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Wasp & Bee Removal in Mountain View, CA
101 Exterminators handles wasp and bee removal in Mountain View — ground and wall-void yellowjacket nests, paper wasp combs under eaves, and live transfer of reachable honey bee swarms to a local beekeeper. SPCB Lic. #9119, Santa Clara County since 2005. Yellowjacket pressure peaks here from August into October, right when the patios and Eichler atriums are in use every evening.
Warning Signs
Signs You Need Wasps & Bees Service in Mountain View
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 Mountain View
Every job follows the same methodical approach — no shortcuts, no guesswork. Here is what to expect when you work with us in Mountain View.
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 Mountain View
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 Mountain View
There is a wasp nest in my Mountain View Eichler atrium — is that different from one under an eave?
It is closer to people, which changes the urgency more than the method. An Eichler atrium is an enclosed courtyard with beams and a doorway overhead, so a paper wasp comb built there sits at head height in a space the household passes through several times a day. Treatment follows the same species-appropriate approach used at any eave, but we schedule it when the courtyard is clear and remove the comb afterward rather than leaving it as a template for the next queen.
Why are yellowjackets suddenly at my table in Mountain View every September?
Late summer is when the colony is largest and its diet shifts. Early in the season workers hunt insects to feed larvae; by August and September the colony wants sugar and protein, so foragers work picnic tables, trash cans and outdoor dining instead of the garden. That is also when a nest that went unnoticed all summer becomes obvious. Covering food and drinks and keeping trash lids closed cuts the traffic while the nest is located.
Can a honey bee swarm in a Cuesta Park yard be relocated instead of killed?
If it is still a swarm — a cluster on a branch or fence with no comb built yet — it can often be transferred to a local beekeeper, and that is what we prefer. Once the bees have moved into a wall, chimney or attic and started drawing comb, relocation is rarely practical and the job becomes colony removal plus comb excavation. Honey left inside a wall ferments, stains through drywall, and pulls in ants and rodents.
Local Pest Pressure
Common Pests We Treat in Mountain View
Every area has its own pest profile shaped by climate, housing, and geography. These are the pests we see and treat most often in Mountain View — tap any one to learn how to identify it and what treatment involves.
Wasp & Bee Removal · Mountain View
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