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.
Starting at $49/mo · no contracts · free re-service
No contracts
Published pricing
Free re-service
Taking calls 24/7
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.
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
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
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 contact us.
Plans & pricing
Covered on a plan, priced in public.
Quarterly Pest Plan
Every 90 days
From$49/mo
Billed monthly
Straightforward seasonal protection for maintained homes with lower pest pressure.
Get My PriceBasic Pest Plan
Every 60 days
From$59/mo
Billed monthly
Our recommended plan for consistent Arizona home protection.
Get My PriceMonthly Pest Plan
Every 30 days
From$99/mo
Billed monthly
High-frequency protection for active pest pressure or customers who want monthly inspections and treatment.
Get My PriceEvery recurring plan begins with an Initial Defense Service: $129 small, $149 standard, $179 large, and a written quote for estate, big-lot, or heavy-infestation properties. Recurring monthly billing begins 30 days later.
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; 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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Starting at $49/mo · no contracts · free re-service