Bee and Wasp Removal Cairns
Reliable Bee & Wasp Nest Removal
Stinging insects like bees and wasps can be frightening and dangerous if they invade your home or backyard. Getting stung is painful and for some people it can cause a serious allergic reaction. That’s why it’s important to call a professional pest control company to safely remove bee and wasp nests on your property.
Our team has over 10 years of experience eliminating bee and wasp infestations in the Cairns area. We are fully licensed and use environmentally-friendly methods whenever possible. Over 90% of our customers give us 5-star reviews for our fast response times, reasonable prices, and effective treatments.
If you spot bees or wasps flying in and out of a hole in your home’s exterior, nesting under eaves, or building hives in trees or bushes, give us a call right away. The longer you wait, the larger the nest will grow. We offer same-day bee removal when possible. Getting rid of them quickly reduces the chances family members or pets will get stung.
Call us 24/7 at 07 4277 5555 for a free quote on professional bee and wasp removal services. We serve all Cairns suburbs and are ready to help!
Why Are Bees Important?
Bees play a vital role in pollinating plants and crops. Over 30% of the food we eat relies on pollination from bees. Without them, many fruits, vegetables, and nuts would disappear from store shelves.
The European honey bee is the most common managed pollinator species in Australia. Their hives are transported around the country by commercial beekeepers to pollinate crops like almonds, apples, blueberries, cherries, and more. Unfortunately, introduced pests like the Asian honey bee and Varroa mite are threatening European honey bee populations.
That’s why we aim to save European honey bee colonies whenever possible. If they build a hive on your property that is safely out of the way, we can relocate the queen and her workers to a local beekeeper’s apiary. This preserves the hive while still removing it from your yard.
However, if bees or wasps are nesting inside the walls of your home or other structure, extermination is usually the only option. Their nests can damage infrastructure and put your family’s health at risk. In these cases we take care to use the most eco-friendly pesticides available.
Are Wasps Important?
In contrast to bees, wasps generally do not provide major benefits to ecosystems or agriculture. It has a negative impact on the native fauna. The exception is fig wasps that are required for pollinating figs. Outside of that niche, most other wasp species play a negligible role in pollination and can be safely eradicated if their nests are located near human activities.
It’s a common misconception that all of them are highly aggressive. In truth, dozens of different species exist and most will only sting if their nest is threatened or disturbed. However, coming into accidental contact with any wasp nest poses unnecessary risks, especially for young children or those allergic to stings.
That’s why we recommend removing visible nests found on properties in Cairns and surrounding suburbs as a safety precaution, even if they seem docile at first. Their behavior can change quickly if the colony feels under attack. Eliminating these potential hazards before something triggers aggressive defensive action helps ensure a peaceful backyard for your family to enjoy.
Some home remedies suggest leaving non-threatening nests alone under the belief they will kill pest insects. But introducing pest control chemicals yourself risks angering wasps and provoking attacks. Then needing emergency wasp removal if you disturb their nest. It’s safest to call our pest experts to treat nests with friendly products that work effectively without riling up stinging defenses in the process. We have the right tools and training to avoid getting stung on the job.
Difference Between European and Asian Honey Bees
| Feature | European | Asian |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 15mm long | 10mm long |
| Color | Yellow with dark brown to black stripes, base of abdomen is blunt and round | Yellow with brown to dark brown stripes, base of abdomen comes to a define point |
| Appearance | Hairy with a golden appearance | Not as hairy with a shiny appearance |
| Flight | Slower and more composed | Faster and more erratic |
| Impact | Important pollinators for crops and wild plants | Introduced pest that spreads parasites harmful to European bees |
The two species can be tricky to tell apart at first glance. The main ways to distinguish them is by looking at their size, abdomen shape, speed of flight, and overall hairiness. Asian honey bees have skinnier, pointier abdomens and fly quicker in darting patterns compared to European honey bees.
Note: It’s important for homeowners to know the difference because Asian honey bees can transmit parasites and viruses to European bee populations when the species intermingle.
If you have an Asian honey bee nest on your property, call us right away for removal before they can threaten local European honeybees that pollinate so many of our food crops.
Our Bee and Wasp Removal Cost
To provide an accurate quote for bee and wasp removal, we first need to inspect your property and identify the type of insect, location of hives/nests, and size of the infestation. Pricing is influenced by several factors:
| Service | Cost |
|---|---|
| Inspection (Minimum Charge) | $99 |
| Hourly Rate After Initial Hour | $150/hour |
| Call Out Fee | $75 |
| Distance Fee | $2.50/km outside 20km radius of Cairns CBD |
What To Do If You Have Bees Or Wasps?
If you discover bees, wasps, hornets or yellow jackets actively entering and exiting a hole in the side of your home, nesting under roof overhangs, or building hives in trees/bushes on your property, act right away:
- Keep your distance – Do not disturb the insects or approach too closely to their nest entrance. Angry bees defending a nest will sting, sometimes repeatedly.
- Get family members and pets safely indoors – Alert everyone on the property to stay inside the house with windows and doors shut if possible. Bring outdoor pets into the garage or other sheltered building. Call pets inside if they try approaching the nest area.
- Call us at 07 4277 5555 – Describe where on your property you spotted the bees and the opening they are using to access their nest. We have teams on standby for rapid response bee removal in Cairns and all nearby suburbs.
- Wait for our arrival – Keep watch over the nest entrance to note if insect activity changes while waiting for us. But remember to keep your safe distance. Our pro exterminators have protective equipment to work closely with bees/wasps to remove the threat.
Please call anytime if you spot any stinging pests. The sooner we can address the issue, the less chance someone gets stung. Safe, effective bee and wasp removal is our specialty. We also provide prevention tips to stop future infestation.
Why Choose Us for Bee & Wasp Control
- 10+ Years Expertise
- Easy Booking
- No Hidden Charges
- Discreet Service
- Flexible Appointment Scheduling
Service Locations
Our pest control technicians service residential and commercial properties throughout the greater Cairns area including:
- Northern Beaches region – Palm Cove, Trinity Beach, Clifton Beach, Holloways Beach, Machans Beach, Yorkeys Knob
- Cairns City/Central – Cairns North, Parramatta Park, Bungalow, Portsmith, Aeroglen
- Southern Suburbs – Mount Sheridan, White Rock, Edmonton, Gordonvale, Babinda
- Atherton Tablelands – Tolga, Yungaburra, Malanda, Atherton, Mareeba
- Cassowary Coast – Mission Beach, Tully, Innisfail
Don’t wait till after normal business hours to call about bee or wasp issues. We are open 24/7 to serve residential and commercial clients across all Cairns suburbs and surrounding towns.
Remove the Bee & Wasp Threat Today!
Take the first step toward relief and peace of mind by phoning 07 4277 5555 now about that beehive or wasp nest on your property.
Get your yard safely back to normal so kids and pets can play outside again. Call us anytime to schedule an inspection. You’ll have a pest free environment in no time.
