Stinging Insect Control
Wasp & Bee Removal in Monte Sereno, CA
101 Exterminators handles wasp and bee removal in Monte Sereno, from a paper wasp comb under a deep eave to a yellowjacket nest in the hillside bank above a pool deck. Honey bee swarms on accessible limbs we try to place with a local beekeeper rather than treat. We are California licensed, SPCB Lic. #9119, and have worked this side of the Los Gatos hills since 2005.
Warning Signs
Signs You Need Wasps & Bees Service in Monte Sereno
We treat yellow jacket nests (including in-ground and wall-void nests), paper wasp nests under eaves and overhangs, European and bald-faced hornet nests, and mud dauber tubes. For honey bee hives established in walls or structures, we provide complete treatment and nest removal including comb excavation to prevent future odor and secondary pest attraction. For accessible swarms, we can arrange transfer to a local beekeeper.
Visible nest under eaves, in shrubs, attached to window frames, in tree cavities, or in attic vents
Repeated wasp activity near a specific location on the structure — nest is likely nearby
Wasp or bee activity around a specific gap, crack, or vent opening — indicates cavity nest inside
In-ground yellow jacket activity — small hole in soil or mulch bed with wasps entering and exiting
Honey bee swarm visible on a tree, shrub, or structure — usually a temporary cluster
Buzzing sounds within walls, soffits, or chimney area — established honey bee hive
How It Works
Our Wasps & Bees Process in Monte Sereno
Every job follows the same methodical approach — no shortcuts, no guesswork. Here is what to expect when you work with us in Monte Sereno.
Species & Nest Location
We identify the species and locate all nesting sites, including in-wall or structural voids that require special access. Species determines the treatment approach.
Treatment in Protective Equipment
Our technicians treat nests in full protective equipment — veil, suit, and gloves. Evening treatment is preferred for ground nests when foragers have returned to the nest.
Nest Removal
After treatment, accessible nests are physically removed. For wall-void nests, we advise on comb removal to prevent secondary pest attraction from wax, honey, and larval material.
Entry Point Sealing
We seal entry points used by cavity-nesting species to prevent re-colonization by a new colony in the same location.
Why 101 Exterminators
Wasps & Bees You Can Count On in Monte Sereno
Bee Relocation Option
When possible, we work with local beekeepers to relocate honey bee swarms and accessible hives rather than exterminating them. Good for bees, good for local agriculture.
Wall-Void Nest Removal
Nests inside walls require more than just treatment — the comb must be removed to prevent honey seepage, secondary pests, and odor. We handle the complete remediation.
Same-Day Service for Emergencies
A wasp nest near an entry door, child's play area, or pet run is a safety emergency. We prioritize same-day or next-day service for these situations.
Evening Ground Nest Treatment
Yellow jacket ground nests are treated at dusk when the full colony has returned, maximizing effectiveness and minimizing any risk of disrupted forager activity.
Common Questions
Wasp & Bee Removal FAQs for Monte Sereno
Where do yellowjackets nest on a Monte Sereno hillside lot?
Almost always in the ground, and most often in an abandoned rodent burrow on a dry slope or behind a stone retaining wall. Monte Sereno lots run up toward El Sereno with banks, terraces and gopher activity that hand western yellowjackets ready-made cavities to expand into. Watch for steady two-way traffic disappearing into one small hole in the soil — that is the entrance, and it is often nowhere near where you are being bothered. Do not pour anything into the opening or block it; the colony will simply exit somewhere else.
Why do wasps take over my Monte Sereno pool area every August?
Because the colony peaks then and switches from hunting insects to scavenging sugar and protein. By late August a nest founded in spring holds thousands of workers, and on these lots the concentrated food sits exactly where people are: the pool deck, the outdoor kitchen, the trash enclosure, and the fermenting fruit under old plum and apple trees. Picking up fallen fruit and latching bin lids removes much of the draw. The nest still has to be found and treated, because foragers keep returning to a known food source.
Do you kill honey bees found in a Monte Sereno wall, or relocate them?
A swarm hanging on an accessible limb or fence we try to arrange for transfer to a local beekeeper. An established hive inside a wall void is a different situation — comb, brood and stored honey sit behind the siding, relocation is rarely practical, and the job becomes treatment plus full comb removal. If comb is left in a Monte Sereno wall, honey seeps into the framing, stains through the finish and draws ants, beetles and rodents for years afterward. Call while it is still a cluster on a branch if you can.
Local Pest Pressure
Common Pests We Treat in Monte Sereno
Every area has its own pest profile shaped by climate, housing, and geography. These are the pests we see and treat most often in Monte Sereno — tap any one to learn how to identify it and what treatment involves.
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