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  • Tempe, AZ

Wasp Removal Help for Tempe Homes Near ASU

Looking for wasp removal in Tempe? City Wide Pest Control has served Maricopa County homeowners for over 40 years, and we handle bee and wasp calls with care.
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  • Family Owned Since 1986
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  • 30-Day Warranty

Safe, Professional Bee and Wasp Service for Tempe Homeowners

When you need wasp removal in Tempe, safety comes first. Africanized honey bees are part of the Valley landscape, and they defend a hive fiercely, so a colony inside a block wall, a shed or the attic is not one to put off. Wasps favor eaves, garages and covered patios, right where you gather with family and friends. Leave the nest alone and let a licensed professional handle it.
City Wide Pest Control is locally owned and operated and based in Phoenix, and we have served Maricopa County for over 40 years. If you need a bee exterminator in Tempe, call our Africanized bee emergency line at (602) 576-5452. Because we are family owned, we treat every bee call as urgent.
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Clues You Have Bees or Wasps Nearby

Keep an eye out for these clues around your home.

Bees steadily coming and going from a gap in a block wall, stucco or roof edge

Honeycomb or a waxy hive taking shape in a tree, shed, eave or meter box

More bees than usual gathering around one spot at your home

Papery wasp nests hanging beneath eaves, patio covers or garage ceilings

Bees slipping in through weep holes, pipe openings or roofline gaps

A cluster of bees on a branch, fence or wall that may settle into a hive

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 at (602) 944-0099 for bee and wasp removal in Tempe, with same-day service available. Residential service never requires a contract, and as a company family owned since 1986, we stand behind our work.
24-Hour Bee Emergency: (602) 576-5452
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  • Why It Matters

Why Prompt Bee and Wasp Care Matters

Professional bee control in Tempe matters because Africanized honey bees, found throughout Maricopa County, tend to defend their colonies far more fiercely than European honey bees. A disturbed colony sends out more defenders, chases a perceived threat over a longer distance, and can sting again and again. They are the dominant feral bees in the Valley, which is why a hive in a wall or shed deserves an expert.
A sting can trigger a serious allergic reaction in some people, and a large group attack is dangerous even for those who are not allergic. Yellow jackets and paper wasps will also defend their nests. A colony inside a wall can bring other trouble: honey draws ants and roaches, and melted comb can stain drywall and stucco. Wasp control in Tempe is easier and safer before a nest grows.

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Bee and Wasp Service Across Tempe Neighborhoods

About 45 percent of Tempe’s housing units sit in buildings with 5 or more units, and about 20 percent (18,070 units) are in buildings with 50 or more units. In buildings like these, a nest on a shared patio or breezeway may involve a property manager, so we coordinate. Flood irrigation is another local detail: the City of Tempe provides it to 17 city parks and about 850 residential customers, with water starting at 10 p.m. Sunday and none in November or December due to the SRP dry-up.
Maricopa County Vector Control investigates feral bee complaints to find the responsible party, but it tells residents to call a local pest control company to remove a swarm or colony. Tempe’s own pest guide also suggests pine-scented cleaner in evaporative coolers to discourage bees, and not letting citrus rot on the ground, and calling a pest management company or beekeeper for a troublesome hive.
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  • Our Method

How Our Removal Process Works

Step 1
Emergency Response
For a swarm or defensive hive, we move quickly, and you can reach our Africanized bee emergency line at (602) 576-5452 or ask about same-day service.
Step 2
Assessment
A technician identifies the species, finds the nest or hive, gauges its size and how easy it is to reach, and weighs the risk to your household.
Step 3
Safe Removal and Treatment
Beehive removal in Tempe uses professional equipment to treat and clear each nest. For a colony in a wall void, we treat the bees, then work with you on taking out the comb and closing the cavity.
Step 4
Entry Point Sealing
Afterward we close the openings the bees used, since empty cavities can draw a new colony within weeks.
Step 5
30-Day Warranty
Our bee removal in Tempe is backed by a 30-day warranty for added peace of mind.
  • Know Your Pest

Common Bee and Wasp Species Around Tempe

Close-up of an Africanized honey bee on honeycomb
Africanized Honey Bee
Apis mellifera scutellata hybrid
  • High Risk
Almost indistinguishable from a European honey bee, yet far quicker to defend its colony. Often nests in hollow block walls, sheds, meter boxes and other tight cavities, and responds to disturbance fast and in numbers. It is the main feral honey bee in the metro Valley.
Paper wasp (Polistes) on the open hexagonal comb of its paper nest
Paper Wasp
Polistes spp.
  • Low Risk
Slim wasps about 3/4 to 1 inch long, ranging from reddish brown to dark brown. They hang small, open-celled paper nests from porch ceilings, patio covers and lawn furniture. Less defensive than Africanized bees, though they sting if a nest is disturbed.
Western yellowjacket (Vespula pensylvanica), black and yellow banded wasp on weathered wood
Yellow Jacket
Vespula spp.
  • Low Risk
Compact, about 1/2 inch, bold yellow and black. Drawn to food and drinks at outdoor gatherings. Often nest underground, in wall voids or in attics, and can sting more than once.
  • Prevention

Simple Prevention Tips for Homeowners

A few easy habits can keep problems down between visits.
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Fill cracks around stucco, eaves, rooflines and block walls, because scout bees check out cavities weeks before moving in

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Screen or cap weep holes and pipe openings along outside walls

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Walk your yard and walls monthly, paying extra attention in spring and fall

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

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Use lidded trash cans and rinse them out so yellow jackets stay away

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Never try to take down a live hive yourself, because Africanized bees are found around the Valley

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

Let us help you solve this the right way. City Wide Pest Control, license #2317, is a wasp exterminator in Tempe that never requires a residential contract. Call (602) 944-0099, Monday to Saturday, 8 to 5, and ask about same-day service.
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  • FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you remove wasp nests in Tempe, AZ?
Yes. Our technicians deal with paper wasps and yellow jackets nesting under eaves, in garages and around patios. We identify the species, remove the nest and seal what we can to discourage a return. Residential service never requires a contract, and same-day service is available, so call (602) 944-0099 Monday to Saturday, 8 to 5.
Yes. City Wide Pest Control is a licensed Arizona company (license #2317), and our technicians and office staff are licensed by the Arizona Department of Agriculture, Pest Management Division. We treat colonies in walls, sheds and meter boxes, then help close the opening. Our bee work carries a 30-day warranty.
Maricopa County Vector Control looks into feral bee complaints to determine who is responsible, but it tells residents to call a local pest control company to remove a swarm or colony. We handle that removal, and our Africanized bee emergency line, (602) 576-5452, is there for swarms and aggressive hives.
Tempe’s pest guide advises adding pine-scented cleaner to evaporative coolers, not letting citrus rot on the ground, and calling a pest management company or beekeeper for a troublesome hive. Those steps help, but an established colony needs a professional. We can remove it and close the cavity afterward.
Not usually. Paper wasps mostly sting when their nest is disturbed, while yellow jackets are bolder around food and drinks and can sting repeatedly. Both defend a nest, though, so do not swat at it or try to knock it down. Our technicians identify the species first and choose the treatment from there.
Same-day service is available. Call (602) 944-0099 Monday to Saturday, 8 to 5, and we will talk through your situation and set up the visit. For swarms or aggressive bees, use the Africanized bee emergency line at (602) 576-5452. Residential service never requires a contract.
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