Wasp & Bee Removal
Wasp and Bee
Removal, Done Safely
Serving Gilbert, Chandler, Mesa, Queen Creek, San Tan Valley, Scottsdale, and Tempe — with same-day response for nests at doors, patios, and play areas when routes allow.
Licensed · AZ Office of Pest Management
Free re-service between visits
Prices published — no mystery quotes
Same-day service when booked by 1pm
Stinging insects are the one pest category where we'll tell you flatly: do not handle this yourself. Not because we want the job — because of what's actually flying around the Valley.
Nearly all feral honey bee colonies in the Phoenix area are Africanized. They look identical to regular honey bees, but they defend their colony with overwhelming numbers, chase much farther, and stay agitated far longer. A garden hose and a can of spray against an established Africanized colony is how people and pets end up in the hospital. Treat every wild colony and swarm as Africanized, because around here it almost certainly is.
Paper wasps are the more routine East Valley problem — umbrella-shaped nests under eaves, in block wall cavities, behind shutters, inside grill covers. Less dangerous than Africanized bees, but a nest over your front door still runs your household. NEARPEST handles both, and we're licensed by the Arizona Office of Pest Management.
What we do
Same-day for entry nests
A nest at your front door, patio, or kids' play area can't wait a week. Call before 1pm and we can usually get to you same-day, routes permitting.
Africanized bee honesty
We assume every feral colony is Africanized, because in the Valley it nearly always is. We come equipped for that reality — you should never test it yourself.
Live removal when it's safe
When a colony can be removed alive safely — accessible, early-stage, manageable location — that's our preference. When it can't, we say so and eradicate for safety.
Nest sites, not just nests
We remove the nest and treat the spot, because paper wasps love to rebuild on the exact same eave next spring.
Paper wasps: the eave and block wall regulars
Paper wasps build open, umbrella-shaped combs under eaves, in shade structure corners, behind light fixtures, and — the East Valley special — inside block wall cavities and fence pipe ends, where the nest is invisible until you lean on the wall. They're not aggressive away from the nest, but they defend it without hesitation, and stings near a doorway tend to happen at face height.
Knocking a nest down with a broom usually earns you stings and a rebuilt nest within days, because the wasps and the attractive site both remain. We treat the nest, remove it, and treat the surface so the survivors don't reboot construction.
Spring through early fall is rebuilding season. If the same eave gets a nest every year, recurring service keeps it from getting established at all.
Bees: why the Africanized reality changes everything
Africanized honey bees took over the Valley's feral bee population decades ago, and there's no telling them apart from gentle European honey bees by sight. The difference shows when the colony feels threatened: hundreds of defenders instead of dozens, pursuit measured in hundreds of yards, and agitation that lasts hours. Established colonies in block walls, irrigation boxes, sheds, and saguaro cavities are the dangerous ones.
A fresh swarm clustered on a branch is usually docile — it has no home to defend yet — but docile is not safe, and swarms move into wall voids fast. Call us before it becomes a colony in your wall, which is a much bigger removal job involving comb, honey, and repair.
When safe live removal is possible we pursue it; when a colony threatens people or pets, eradication is the responsible call and we'll tell you why. Either way: keep everyone inside, don't swat, don't spray, and call (480) 555-0199.
Plans & pricing
Covered on a plan, priced in public.
Shield
Every 90 days
$35/mo
$105 billed quarterly
Year-round coverage for the common desert pests.
Start with ShieldShield+
Every 60 days
$45/mo
$90 billed every 2 months
Our scorpion plan. Bi-monthly visits tuned to AZ scorpion pressure.
Start with Shield+Max
Monthly
$59/mo
$59 billed monthly
Maximum pressure control — monthly visits plus seasonal mosquito.
Start with Max$99 initial visit — One-time initial visit — full interior + exterior knockdown service. Often discounted with an annual plan.
Questions, answered
Are the bees in my yard Africanized?
Assume yes. Nearly all feral honey bee colonies in the Phoenix area are Africanized, and there's no way to tell by looking. That assumption should change your behavior: keep distance, keep pets in, and call a professional.
Can you remove bees without killing them?
When it can be done safely — typically fresh swarms or accessible early colonies — yes, and that's our preference. Established colonies in walls or near people often can't be safely relocated, and in those cases we're honest that eradication is the safe call.
What do I do if I find a wasp nest by my front door?
Use another entrance if you can and don't swat at the wasps — defense behavior escalates fast at the nest. Call us at (480) 555-0199; entry-area nests are exactly what our same-day response exists for.
Will the wasps just rebuild after removal?
If you only knock the nest down, usually yes — same wasps, same attractive spot. We treat the nest, remove it, and treat the surface, which breaks the rebuild cycle. Recurring service catches new starts before they grow.
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Ready when you are.
Call now or book online. If pests show up between visits, so do we — free.