Stinging Insect Control
Wasp & Bee Removal in San Francisco, CA
101 Exterminators offers wasp and bee service in San Francisco under SPCB Lic. #9119. A nest near a shared stoop, light well or back stair affects more than one household. Keep people and pets away and describe the location so the insect and access needs can be assessed.
Warning Signs
When to Ask About Wasp & Bee Removal in San Francisco
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
What to Expect from Wasp & Bee Removal in San Francisco
Tell us where the nest or activity is and whether people need to pass close to it. Avoid disturbing the nest while we discuss the next step.
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
Why Choose 101 Exterminators for Wasp & Bee Removal in San Francisco
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 San Francisco
Yellowjackets are coming out of the retaining wall behind my Bernal Heights house. What should I do?
Keep people and pets away from the area and avoid disturbing or blocking the opening. Ask for identification and an assessment of the cavity and access before any removal plan is set.
Is a paper wasp nest above a shared San Francisco stoop urgent?
It deserves prompt assessment when people must pass near the nest. Explain how the stoop is used and whether the entry can be avoided. The species, nest location and available access determine the removal plan.
There are bees in the wall of my old San Francisco building. Can they be relocated?
A visible swarm may be suitable for beekeeper relocation; a colony established in a wall requires a different assessment. Describe where bees enter and who can authorize access to the cavity before anyone opens it.
Local Pest Pressure
Common Pests We Treat in San Francisco
Every area has its own pest profile shaped by climate, housing, and geography. These are the pests we see and treat most often in San Francisco — tap any one to learn how to identify it and what treatment involves.
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