Bee Exterminator Phoenix

City Wide Pest Control has been the trusted bee exterminator in Phoenix, handling bee removal in Phoenix and across Maricopa County for over 40 years.

Bee Exterminator Phoenix: Residential Bee & Wasp Removal in Phoenix, AZ

When you need a bee exterminator in Phoenix, safety comes first, bees and wasps are a serious concern for Arizona homeowners. The Valley is home to Africanized honey bees, aggressive, defensive, and capable of swarming in large numbers when disturbed. A hive in your block wall, attic, or shed is not a problem you can wait on. Wasps build nests under eaves, in garages, and around outdoor living spaces where your family spends time.
City Wide Pest Control has been the trusted bee exterminator in Phoenix, handling bee removal in Phoenix and across Maricopa County for over 40 years. We operate a 24-hour bee emergency line at (602) 576-5452: answered by a real staff member, not a call center. As a family-owned company, we understand the urgency and take every bee call seriously.
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Signs You Need Bee or Wasp Removal

Watch for these warning signs at your home or property.

Bees flying in and out of a hole in your block wall, stucco, roof eave, or exterior wall void

A visible hive or honeycomb forming on your property, eaves, trees, sheds, meter boxes

Increased bee activity around a specific area of your home or yard

Wasps building paper nests under eaves, patio covers, or inside garages

Bees entering through weep holes, plumbing penetrations, or gaps in the roofline

A swarm of bees clustered on a tree, fence, or structure (temporary but may establish a hive)

If bees are actively swarming or aggressive, call the 24-hour emergency line: (602) 576-5452.

Need Bee or Wasp Removal? Call Now

Do not risk a sting event. Call City Wide Pest Control, the bee exterminator Phoenix homeowners call first, for fast, professional bee and wasp removal. No contracts, no robo machines, just proven service from a family-owned company protecting Arizona homes since 1986.
24-Hour Bee Emergency: (602) 576-5452
General Scheduling: (602) 944-0099
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Why Bee and Wasp Removal Matters

Professional bee control in Phoenix is critical because Africanized honey bees, present throughout Maricopa County, are significantly more defensive than European honey bees. They respond to disturbances in larger numbers, pursue perceived threats further, and will sting repeatedly. According to the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, Africanized bees have been established in southern Arizona since the 1990s and are now the dominant feral bee population in the Valley.
Bee stings cause severe allergic reactions in some individuals, and mass stinging events can be life-threatening even for those without allergies. Wasps, including paper wasps and yellow jackets, are similarly aggressive when their nests are threatened. Established hives inside wall voids can also cause secondary problems, honey attracts ants, roaches, and other pests, and melting honeycomb can damage drywall and stucco.

Speak to a real person, not a robo machine.

Our Bee & Wasp Removal Process

Step 1
Emergency Response
For active swarms or aggressive hive situations, we dispatch quickly. Our 24-hour emergency line ensures you reach a real person when you need help fast.
Step 2
Assessment
We identify the species, locate the hive or nest, determine the size and accessibility, and evaluate the risk to your family and property.
Step 3
Safe Removal and Treatment
Hives and nests are treated and removed using professional equipment. For bees in wall voids, we treat the colony and work with you on extraction and sealing to prevent future infestations.
Step 4
Entry Point Sealing
After removal, we seal the entry points bees used to prevent recolonization. Unsealed cavities attract new colonies within weeks.
Step 5
30-Day Warranty
All bee and wasp removal services include a 30-day warranty on the treated area.

Bee and Wasp Species in the Phoenix Area

Close-up of an Africanized honey bee on honeycomb
Africanized Honey Bee
Apis mellifera scutellata hybrid
Nearly identical in appearance to European honey bees but far more defensive. Establish hives in wall voids, block walls, sheds, meter boxes, and other cavities. Respond to disturbances aggressively and in large numbers. The dominant feral bee population in the Phoenix metro.
Paper wasp (Polistes) on the open hexagonal comb of its paper nest
Paper Wasp
Polistes spp.
Slender, 3/4 to 1 inch, reddish-brown to dark brown. Build small, open-celled paper nests under eaves, patio covers, and outdoor furniture. Less aggressive than Africanized bees but will sting when nests are disturbed.
Western yellowjacket (Vespula pensylvanica), black and yellow banded wasp on weathered wood
Yellow Jacket
Vespula spp.
Stocky, bright yellow and black, about 1/2 inch. Aggressive around food and drink, common at outdoor gatherings. Nest in ground cavities, wall voids, and attic spaces. Will sting repeatedly.

Prevention Tips for Property Owners

These practical steps help reduce pest activity between professional treatments.
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Seal gaps and openings in block walls, stucco, eaves, and rooflines, bees scout for cavities weeks before colonizing

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Cap or screen weep holes and plumbing penetrations on exterior walls

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Inspect your property monthly for new bee activity, especially in spring and fall

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Remove or relocate flowering plants that attract bees close to entry doors and outdoor living areas

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Keep trash receptacles sealed and clean to avoid attracting yellow jackets

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Do not attempt to remove an active hive yourself, especially in Arizona where Africanized bees are present

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 Arizona OPM

Government-trusted

contracts with State, County, and City buildings

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

City Wide Pest Control technician reviewing a residential pest control plan with a Phoenix homeowner

Let's Solve Your Pest Problem the Right Way

Do not risk a sting event. Call City Wide Pest Control, the bee exterminator Phoenix homeowners call first, for fast, professional bee and wasp removal. No contracts, no robo machines, just proven service from a family-owned company protecting Arizona homes since 1986.

Frequently Asked Questions

How quickly can you respond to a bee emergency?
We operate a 24-hour bee emergency line at (602) 576-5452 and dispatch as quickly as possible. Active swarms and aggressive hive situations are treated as urgent, your safety is our priority.
Cost depends on the location of the hive, accessibility, and the size of the colony. Block wall hives and wall void removals require more work than exposed nests. Call (602) 944-0099 for an honest quote after assessment.
Africanized bee removal in Phoenix requires professional handling because the majority of feral bee colonies here are Africanized. Disturbing a hive without professional equipment and training can trigger a mass stinging event. Always call a licensed professional.
For hives in wall voids and cavities, we remove as much honeycomb as accessible and seal the area. Leaving honeycomb behind can attract ants, roaches, and new bee colonies, and melting honey can damage walls. We discuss the full scope of work during assessment.
Yes. Wasp removal in Phoenix is one of our core services, we handle all stinging insect removal including paper wasps, yellow jackets, and mud daubers. Call (602) 944-0099 for scheduling.
Keep people and pets away from the area and avoid spraying it yourself, disturbing a hive can trigger a defensive swarm. Call our 24-hour bee emergency line at (602) 576-5452 so a technician can assess the hive safely. Most feral hives in the Valley are Africanized honey bees, which respond aggressively to disturbance.
You usually can’t tell by looks alone, Africanized honey bees look nearly identical to European honey bees. According to the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, Africanized bees became established in southern Arizona in the 1990s and are now the dominant feral bee population in the Valley. Because of that, we treat every hive as potentially Africanized and handle it with the same caution.
Wasps commonly nest under eaves, inside garages, and around patios or other outdoor living spaces where your family spends time. Paper wasps and yellow jackets become aggressive when a nest is disturbed, so it’s best not to approach one you find. Call us for a safe removal rather than knocking it down yourself.

Serving All of Maricopa County

We provide pest control across 25+ cities throughout Maricopa County.