Stinging Insect Control
Wasp & Bee Removal in Monterey, CA
101 Exterminators handles wasp and bee removal in Monterey — yellow jacket nests in canyon banks and wall voids, paper wasp combs under the deep eaves of the older houses, and honey bee colonies that move into a soffit. For accessible swarms we arrange transfer to a local beekeeper rather than treating them. Licensed since 2005, SPCB Lic. #9119.
Warning Signs
Signs You Need Wasps & Bees Service in Monterey
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 Monterey
Every job follows the same methodical approach — no shortcuts, no guesswork. Here is what to expect when you work with us in Monterey.
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 Monterey
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.
Urgent Situations Come First
A wasp nest near an entry door, child's play area, or pet run is a safety emergency. We move these ahead of routine work.
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 Monterey
Why are there so many yellow jackets around Monterey in September?
Late summer is when yellow jacket colonies reach peak size and shift to scavenging protein and sugar, so August through October is the aggressive stretch on the Peninsula. It is also when outdoor food is everywhere — patio tables on Alvarado Street, park barbecues, and the wharf. Keeping lids on outdoor bins, clearing fallen fruit, and covering food and sweet drinks reduces the draw. A nest within about twenty feet of where people gather is worth treating.
There are bees going into the wall of my old Monterey house — is that a swarm?
No. A swarm is a temporary cluster hanging in the open; bees entering a gap in siding, a soffit or a chimney means a colony has moved in and is building comb inside the wall. In Monterey's older lath-and-plaster homes that comb and honey has to come out with the bees, or melting wax attracts ants and rodents and stains through the finish. Call before the colony has been in place a week — removal gets more involved quickly.
Do you relocate honey bees instead of killing them in Monterey?
When a swarm is accessible and out in the open, yes — we prioritize transferring it to a local beekeeper. A cluster on a branch, fence or post in a Monterey yard is usually calm and can often be collected intact. Colonies established deep inside a wall, roof or chimney are a different situation, because removal means opening the structure and the bees rarely survive extraction the way a swarm does.
Local Pest Pressure
Common Pests We Treat in Monterey
Every area has its own pest profile shaped by climate, housing, and geography. These are the pests we see and treat most often in Monterey — tap any one to learn how to identify it and what treatment involves.
Wasp & Bee Removal · Monterey
Free Pest Evaluation in Monterey
CA licensed and insured. Written estimate before any work begins. Urgent situations in Monterey are prioritized.