Wasps and Bees Nesting Near Your Home? Here’s What You Should Know

September 12, 2025

If you’ve ever been stung while mowing the lawn or spotted a buzzing swarm near your porch, you know just how unnerving stinging insects can be. For many homeowners and business owners in Lincoln, Nebraska, wasps and nuisance bees are more than a seasonal annoyance — they’re a recurring safety issue.

At Pal Pest, we offer professional wasp and bee removal for both residential and commercial properties in Lincoln. If you’ve found a nest or have recurring issues, here’s what you need to know — and why DIY removal is rarely the right solution.

🐝 What’s the Difference Between Wasps and Bees?

Understanding what you’re dealing with is the first step to proper treatment.

  • Wasps (including yellow jackets and paper wasps) are aggressive defenders of their nests and can sting multiple times. They often nest in eaves, attics, bushes, and underground.

  • Carpenter Bees bore into wood structures and can cause gradual damage to fences, decks, and fascia boards.

  • Honeybees, which Pal Pest does not remove, are protected pollinators and require relocation by a licensed beekeeper.

If you’re not sure what type of insect you’re dealing with, it’s best to leave identification to the pros.

⚠️ The Risks of DIY Nest Removal

We get it — climbing a ladder with a can of spray may seem like a quick fix. But here’s what can go wrong:

  • Swarming and multiple stings, especially with yellow jackets

  • Disturbing hidden nests, causing sudden aggression

  • Property damage from improper nest removal or chemical overuse

  • Health risks, especially for those allergic to stings

In many cases, homeowners attempt DIY removal and end up needing professional help anyway — often after the situation escalates.

🛠️ Our Professional Removal Process

  1. Assessment and Identification
    We determine the species and exact nest location — whether it’s in a tree, wall void, attic, or ground-level opening.

  2. Targeted Treatment
    We use industry-grade products to eliminate the colony quickly and safely, without overapplying unnecessary chemicals.

  3. Nest Removal and Clean-Up
    When accessible, we remove the nest to discourage re-nesting in the same location.

  4. Prevention Tips
    We’ll advise on landscaping, sealing, and building maintenance to reduce future nesting activity.

Click here to learn more about our Wasp & Bee Removal Services.

🏠 Serving Both Homes and Businesses in Lincoln

Unlike our bat services (which are strictly residential), wasp and bee control is available for:

  • Homeowners dealing with nests near porches, sheds, garages, or soffits

  • Small businesses needing safe outdoor spaces for customers and employees

  • Property managers handling multi-unit buildings or rentals

🛡️ Bonus Protection with RIDGE-GUARD®

Believe it or not, one of the most common nest sites for wasps is your roof’s ridge vent. That’s why we often recommend installing RIDGE-GUARD® — a low-profile steel mesh system that blocks stinging insects (and rodents) from entering the attic through vulnerable roofline gaps.

If you’re seeing nests near your roof or eaves, RIDGE-GUARD® could be your best long-term defense.

🧰 Why Choose Pal Pest?

  • ✅ Local service — we only serve Lincoln, Nebraska

  • ✅ Residential and commercial removal

  • ✅ Honest, no-pressure approach

  • ✅ Fast, respectful service — no gimmicks

  • ✅ No honeybee removal — we protect pollinators by referring you to beekeepers

📞 Don’t Let Stinging Insects Take Over Your Space

If you’re seeing wasps or bees building nests on your property, don’t wait until someone gets stung. Let Pal Pest remove them safely and help prevent them from coming back.

👉 Contact us today to schedule wasp or bee removal for your Lincoln home or business.

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