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Wasp Removal in Scottsdale From the Foothills to Old Town

City Wide Pest Control is locally owned and operated, and our crews have handled wasp removal in Scottsdale and homes across Maricopa County for four decades.
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Bee and Wasp Removal in Scottsdale for Homeowners

Bees and wasps deserve respect and a professional hand here in the desert. Africanized honey bees are present in Arizona and can defend a colony in large numbers. A hive in a wall, an attic, or a backyard shed rarely goes away by itself. Wasps tend to settle in garages, beneath eaves, and near patios where the family relaxes. When you need a bee exterminator in Scottsdale, we can take care of the colony or the nest.
Our Africanized bee emergency line is (602) 576-5452, and our office is open Monday to Saturday, 8 to 5, at (602) 944-0099. Because we are family owned, a bee call matters to us and we treat each one that way. Based in Phoenix, we serve 25+ cities across Maricopa County, and our technicians and office staff are licensed by the Arizona Department of Agriculture, Pest Management Division.
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Signs of a Bee or Wasp Problem

Look for these clues around your home, yard, or property.

A steady line of bees coming and going from a crack in stucco, a block wall, a roof edge, or a wall cavity

Visible comb or a growing hive on a tree, shed, eave, or utility meter box

More bees than usual hovering around one spot at your house or yard

Paper wasp nests hanging from eaves, patio covers, or garage ceilings

Bees slipping into weep holes, pipe openings, or cracks along the roofline

A bee swarm hanging from a branch, fence rail, or wall that may leave or may settle in

If bees are swarming or acting aggressive, call our Africanized bee emergency line at (602) 576-5452.

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Call City Wide Pest Control for prompt wasp control in Scottsdale and careful bee removal. Same-day service is available, and residential service never comes with a contract. We have been family owned since 1986 and treat every home as if it were ours.
24-Hour Bee Emergency: (602) 576-5452
General Scheduling: (602) 944-0099
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  • Why It Matters

Why Professional Removal Is Worth It

Africanized honey bees are found across Maricopa County and defend their colonies more intensely than European honey bees. They react to a disturbance in greater numbers, follow a perceived threat for a longer distance, and can sting many times. That is why bee control in Scottsdale is best left to licensed technicians with the proper protective gear and tools.
Stings can trigger severe allergic reactions in some people, and a large stinging episode can be dangerous even for those who have never been allergic. Paper wasps and yellow jackets can also defend a nest firmly. A colony inside a wall may bring extra trouble too: honey can draw ants and roaches, and melting comb can stain drywall and stucco.

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Bee and Wasp Removal Across Scottsdale's Desert Terrain

The city covers 184.5 square miles, and its elevation ranges from 1,150 to 4,877 feet. The McDowell Sonoran Preserve covers more than 30,500 acres of desert that has been permanently protected since 1994, and the City of Scottsdale lists rattlesnakes and bats among its wildlife. Respecting wild habitat is part of how we work, and we focus on nests and hives that have settled on or inside homes.
Scottsdale had 139,766 housing units in the 2024 American Community Survey, and any home with eaves, walls, or patio covers can end up hosting a nest. In McCormick Ranch, with its 7 man-made lakes totaling about 130 acres, or in Gainey Ranch, Desert Mountain, and Grayhawk, our licensed technicians identify the species, remove the nest or hive, and seal the entry. As a wasp exterminator in Scottsdale, we take calls Monday to Saturday, 8 to 5, at (602) 944-0099.
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  • Our Method

How We Remove Bees and Wasps

Step 1
Emergency Response
For an active swarm or a defensive hive, we move quickly. Same-day service is available, and our Africanized bee emergency line is (602) 576-5452.
Step 2
Assessment
First we identify the species, find the hive or nest, gauge its size and how easy it is to reach, and weigh the risk to your household.
Step 3
Safe Removal and Treatment
Our technicians handle beehive removal in Scottsdale with professional equipment. If the colony is inside a wall, we treat it, then plan the comb removal and repair with you.
Step 4
Entry Point Sealing
Once the colony is gone, we close the entry points so new bees cannot move in. Open cavities can invite new colonies.
Step 5
30-Day Warranty
Our bee and wasp removal service is backed by a 30-day warranty.
  • Know Your Pest

Common Bee and Wasp Species in Scottsdale

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Africanized Honey Bee
Apis mellifera scutellata hybrid
  • High Risk
Close to a European honey bee in looks, yet far more defensive of its colony. Settles into cavities such as meter boxes, sheds, and hollow walls, and responds to disturbance with large numbers. It is the dominant feral bee in our area.
Paper wasp (Polistes) on the open hexagonal comb of its paper nest
Paper Wasp
Genus Polistes
  • Low Risk
Slender and roughly 3/4 to 1 inch long, reddish-brown to dark brown. Makes small, open-celled paper nests on eaves, under patio covers, and on patio furniture. Less defensive than Africanized bees, but it will sting if the nest is disturbed.
Western yellowjacket (Vespula pensylvanica), black and yellow banded wasp on weathered wood
Yellow Jacket
Genus Vespula
  • Low Risk
Stocky, about 1/2 inch long, bright yellow and black. Drawn to food and drinks at outdoor gatherings. Nests below ground, in wall voids, or up in attic spaces, and can sting more than once.
  • Prevention

Ways to Discourage Bees and Wasps

A few simple habits can help between professional visits.
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Close up cracks around stucco, roof edges, and block walls, because scout bees check out cavities well before moving in

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Screen or cover weep holes and pipe openings along exterior walls

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Walk the house and yard monthly, with extra care in spring and fall

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Move flowering plants that draw bees away from doors and outdoor seating areas

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Use tight lids on trash cans and rinse them out to deter yellow jackets

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Never try to remove a working hive on your own, since Africanized bees live in Arizona

Why Choose City Wide Pest Control

Family owned since 1986

over 40 years protecting East Valley desert communities

No contracts

for residential, stay because it works

State-licensed staff

technicians AND office personnel licensed by the Arizona Department of Agriculture

Government-trusted

contracts with State, County, and City buildings, along with several school districts

Green, kid friendly, pet friendly

IPM approach suited to desert environments

Real people

call (602) 944-0099, talk to an account manager, not a robo machine

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Let's Solve Your Pest Problem the Right Way

Call City Wide Pest Control at (602) 944-0099 for bee removal in Scottsdale and careful wasp nest removal. Residential service has no contracts, and same-day service is available. Locally owned and operated, we have served Arizona families since 1986.
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  • FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Who do I call for a wasp nest at my Scottsdale home?
City Wide Pest Control can help. We are locally owned and operated, and our technicians and office staff are licensed by the Arizona Department of Agriculture, Pest Management Division. We identify the wasp, remove the nest, and treat the area. Residential service has no contracts, and our bee and wasp work carries a 30-day warranty.
For bees at your own home, you can call City Wide Pest Control directly. We are family owned and handle residential bee and wasp removal with no contracts. If bees are swarming or acting aggressive, use our Africanized bee emergency line at (602) 576-5452. For hives on public property, contact the city.
Same-day service is available. Call (602) 944-0099 Monday to Saturday, 8 to 5, and tell us where the nest is and what you have noticed. A technician will identify the species, remove the nest, and treat the area. Residential service never requires a contract.
Hornets and yellow jackets are both stinging wasps, so they fall under our bee and wasp removal service. A technician will confirm the species on site, locate the nest, and remove it. Please keep your distance from the nest until we arrive, since disturbing it can provoke stings.
Both will sting if a nest is disturbed, but they behave differently. Yellow jackets are the more persistent around food and drinks at outdoor gatherings, and they can sting more than once. Paper wasps are slender, build open-celled nests under eaves, and are less defensive than Africanized bees. Either way, let a technician handle the nest.
Call a licensed pest professional rather than trying it yourself, especially since Africanized honey bees live in Arizona. City Wide Pest Control has been family owned since 1986, and our Africanized bee emergency line is (602) 576-5452. We treat the colony, help with removal, and close the entry points afterward.
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