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24 Years
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Emergency
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24/7 Stinging Insect Removal Experts in Pittsburgh
The Bee Hunter, founded by Jim Abraham, is a specialized stinging insect control service with over 40 years of hands-on experience. Our expertise stems from generations of practical knowledge, beginning with Jim's early work on his family's farm and formalized through decades of dedicated service since 1993. We focus exclusively on bee, wasp, hornet, and yellow jacket removal, combining advanced techniques with deep entomological understanding. Our rapid response team operates 24/7 across Pittsburgh and surrounding areas, utilizing EPA-approved materials that ensure pet and family safety. With 12 consecutive Angie's List Super Service Awards, we guarantee complete nest elimination and preventive solutions backed by written warranties.Our owner-operated model ensures personalized service, with Jim personally handling complex cases requiring thermal imaging or structural access. From emergency nest removal to annual preventive treatments, we prioritize permanent solutions over temporary fixes. Customer education remains central to our approach, offering identification resources and preventive strategies tailored to Western Pennsylvania's climate. This combination of heritage expertise, modern methodology, and service guarantees has made us the region's trusted authority on stinging insect control.
Services
Bee Removal
Wasp Extermination
Hornet Nest Control
Preventative Treatments
24/7 Emergency Service
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- 40+ years of specialized stinging insect expertise
- Owner-performed services with personal accountability
- 24/7 rapid response for emergency situations
- Written guarantees on all nest removal treatments
- Pet-safe EPA-registered application methods
Associations and certifications
- Angie's List Super Service Award
What people say
Prompt and professional
Knowledgeable and courteous
Complete nest removal guarantee
Pet-safe treatment methods
Emergency service availability
Services
Bee Hive Removal
Professional honeybee and bumblebee hive removal using protective gear and specialized equipment. We access hard-to-reach locations in walls, attics, and trees. Treatments combine immediate nest elimination with residual protection. Our 40-year expertise ensures complete colony eradication while minimizing structural damage during removal processes.
Wasp Nest Control
Targeted yellow jacket and paper wasp nest treatment with fast-acting insecticides. We identify entry points and nesting locations in eaves, decks, and ground burrows. Thermal imaging helps locate hidden colonies. All treatments include follow-up inspections to ensure complete colony elimination within 72 hours of service.
Preventative Spraying
Seasonal protective barrier applications around homes and businesses. Our EPA-approved solutions deter new infestations in eaves, decks, and foundation areas. The treatment creates long-lasting protection that prevents stinging insects from establishing nests in treated zones while maintaining environmental safety.
24/7 Emergency Service
Immediate response for dangerous nest situations requiring same-day attention. Our on-call technicians handle aggressive colonies near entryways and high-traffic areas. Emergency service includes priority scheduling and expedited treatment protocols to quickly resolve hazardous infestations threatening public safety.
Carpenter Bee Treatment
Specialized approach for wood-boring bee infestations in decks, siding, and outdoor structures. We treat active galleries and apply preventive solutions to protected untreated wood. The service includes repair recommendations for existing damage and protective coatings to deter future wood excavation by stinging insects.
People
Jim Abraham
Owner Operator
With 40+ years in stinging insect control, Jim founded The Bee Hunter after learning from his father's beekeeping background. He personally oversees all complex removals and guarantees every treatment. His expertise includes thermal imaging for hidden nests and safe chemical applications.
Questions
What types of stinging insects do you handle?
We specialize in all stinging insects including honeybees, bumblebees, carpenter bees, yellow jackets, hornets, and wasps. Our expertise covers both aerial and ground nests.
Do you offer emergency removal services?
Yes, we provide 24/7 emergency nest removal with typical response times under 2 hours. Our rapid response team handles urgent situations involving aggressive colonies.
Are your treatments safe for pets and children?
We use EPA-registered materials applied with precision to minimize environmental impact. All treatments are formulated to be safe for pets and humans when applied as directed.
How quickly can you remove a nest?
Most treatments complete within 1-2 hours. We locate nests using thermal imaging, apply targeted insecticides, and remove nests where possible. Complete eradication occurs within 3-5 days.
Do you guarantee your work?
Every service includes a written guarantee. If insects return within the warranty period, we'll re-treat at no additional charge. Preventative programs extend this protection annually.
Reviews (7)
Anthony Berardelli
Jun 10, 2022
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Jim was great went above and beyond. He knew what he was doing. I would refer him to who ever needed his kind of service. He took care of some carpenter bees on my porch and my wife could not sit out there. Thanks to The Bee Hunter now she can. Very professional young man and the price was right. Service: Bee extermination
Lynda Woods
Jun 03, 2022
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Jim is the guy we all want to do business with! If Jim could clone himself and have all kinds of businesses, we would do business with him for everything! Jim, the Bee Hunter came out a few weeks ago to assess my bee situation. I started to write a well deserved, long, glowing review, but let's be honest: you didn't come here for a literary masterpiece. You have a bee problem and you're here to decide if Jim's your guy! Jim is your guy! 100%.
Every time! Let me keep it simple. HONEST. He is honest, kind, knowledgeable, and experienced. He came. He saw. He told me one of my problems was no longer a problem, one of them wasn't a bee problem, and then he told me how I could solve my real problem for significantly less money without even hiring him! What? Read it again. He could have performed a service that I wouldn't have known I didn't need and charged me a lot of money for it. He could have taken the money and run, people! He didn't. HONEST. HONEST AND FAIR BUSINESS PRACTICE is an understatement! Got a bee problem? Give Jim a buzz! Right now!
Every time! Let me keep it simple. HONEST. He is honest, kind, knowledgeable, and experienced. He came. He saw. He told me one of my problems was no longer a problem, one of them wasn't a bee problem, and then he told me how I could solve my real problem for significantly less money without even hiring him! What? Read it again. He could have performed a service that I wouldn't have known I didn't need and charged me a lot of money for it. He could have taken the money and run, people! He didn't. HONEST. HONEST AND FAIR BUSINESS PRACTICE is an understatement! Got a bee problem? Give Jim a buzz! Right now!
Jenny Peacock
Apr 09, 2022
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Spoke with Jim (owner) today to explore options to hire a professional to come treat my house. His repport over the phone was rude, short, and presumptuous. It seemed like it was more of a bother to him then actually offering services to a potential customer. I did get a quote from him after eventually discussing what my issues were and he assumed I needed time to think about it and rushed me off the phone. My one conversation with him does not make want to continue to explore services with him. I would not recommend The Bee Hunter for services.
Nathan Leard
Aug 26, 2021
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I've used Jim's services several times since moving in and have not been disappointed once. I'm pretty sure that each have been same day response. He arrives, identifies the problem, describes the solution, treats the pests, and then follows up with providing expectations of results/follow up. There are not many contractors that I keep in my phone, but the quality that I've received (and my general luck with attracting yellow jackets) has made Jim one of my primary go-to's over the years.
So far, he's removed four ground and two wall yellow jacket nests from my property, and I'm always looking forward to calling him up for the next one. I know each time he shows up and dons his bee safety suit that my buzzing problems will be going away.
So far, he's removed four ground and two wall yellow jacket nests from my property, and I'm always looking forward to calling him up for the next one. I know each time he shows up and dons his bee safety suit that my buzzing problems will be going away.
Anita T.
Aug 20, 2021
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The Bee hunter rocks! I was scheduled for a Friday and he had called me Thursday because he had a cancelation. So he came A-day early. I wasn't Expecting that so the closet To the attic wasn't Empty. So he, his assistant, and my sister-in-law who came to the house for me cleaned it out. And put everything back He explained everything told me exactly what everything was going to cost. And a one year guarantee. I wouldn't use anyone else
David Roman
Aug 18, 2021
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Called Jim and explained a noise I heard in my ceiling which turned out to be a yellow jackets nest. Jim was slammed with appointments when I called but still came less than 36 hours after I called. I felt that was extremely quick even though he apologized profusely for "the delay". He kept in touch about his ETA and didn't make me feel bad about my irrational fear of these insects. In fact I watched him remove the bugs (from a safe distance) and it helped my fear.
He explained everything he was going to do step-by-step and quoted me an extremely fair price for the work. He cleaned everything up and left me feeling relaxed about the whole ordeal. Cannot recommend him or thank him enough.
He explained everything he was going to do step-by-step and quoted me an extremely fair price for the work. He cleaned everything up and left me feeling relaxed about the whole ordeal. Cannot recommend him or thank him enough.
Erica Bauer
Aug 15, 2021
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We found a swarm of bees outside our house yesterday. With an allergic husband and a small dog, the bees had to go! We called Jim on a Saturday and he was able to come the same day (unheard of anymore). He kept us updated on his arrival time too. He was here for about 20 minutes because thankfully it was not a big job. Quick and easy. He was very professional. A bonus is he loved on my dog and my dog loved him back, a sure sign of a genuinely good person! Would recommend and use again!
