Western Washington is home to hundreds of different bee species. To combat shortages in the bee population, many of us plant pollinator gardens and welcome these tiny neighbors into our yards, flowerbeds and backyard orchards. But occasionally hives establish themselves in spots that are unsafe, dangerous or damaging to the building. If you’re dealing with yellowjackets, hornets, bees and wasps in places they shouldn’t be, reach out to Cascadia Venom Collection today. They’ve been removing colonies and relocating hives for more than 50 years and continue to evolve their services with emerging needs.
An Eco-Conscious Way to Remove Nests and Hives from Your Home or Yard for 50+ Years
While our flying friends do remarkable work outdoors, when they burrow into our homes, things quickly become problematic. Some bees can drill into the wood of walls or decks, chew through soft materials like drywall and insulation or build honey-rich hives which cause a gloopy mess and draw other pests like hungry ants.
Cascadia Venom Collection can access even the toughest hive, removing the tiny intruders for good. Owner Zach Be, who took over the business in 2019 but has worked with the company for more than 25 years, explains that they always prefer to use a chemical-free approach.
“We’re now a licensed pest-control service so we can apply pesticides where we can’t reach but we try to stay chemical-free wherever possible,” he says.
The company spent their first 50 years providing services for free but recent slow-downs in their secondary market forced a pivot to a community supported pay-model versus closing up shop altogether. Today, the team is adapting and still provides their service quickly and at reasonable rates with a 100% guarantee.
Today’s pay model also allows them to tackle more jobs than before: small nests, wasp nests, bumblebees, solitary bees, nests that have already been sprayed and even nests inside a structure.
At Cascadia Venom Collection, Service is Fast, Reasonably Priced and 100% Guaranteed
When the company started in the mid-1970’s, insects were vacuumed up, frozen and then sold on to make immuno-allergy products for people with life threatening allergies to their stings. But as those secondary supplier requests slowed last year, Cascadia Venom Collection opted to charge a small fee. These are clearly posted online and come with a full guarantee that your tiny flying intruders won’t return.
Removals are $225 and if you are not sure if you have a nest or not you can hire them for a consultation visit for $100. If you do have a nest that needs to be removed the consultation fee is applied towards the removal cost. There is no subscription or monthly rate, as with many pest control companies, no pesticides applied unnecessarily and Cascadia Venom Collection uses thermal imaging to specifically locate nests inside walls or ceilings. The cost is the same for all problem areas on a single property, not just a single nest or hive.
Pollinators are relocated whenever possible and they prefer to use chemical pesticides only when the site is inaccessible by other means.
Not sure what type of critter you’re dealing with? Check out their website for an insect identification guide which helps tell the difference between hornets, yellowjackets, wasps, honey bees, bumble bees and solitary bees. They also break down species type and behavior by annual season so you know if or when to schedule a consultation.
Sometimes removal is as simple as extracting their nest from a tree or the eaves of your home, while other times it may be necessary to cut into walls, attics or your crawlspace. Honeybee swarms are captured and organically managed so they can continue their valuable pollination.
Guarantee a Bee-utiful Summer with Cascadia Venom Collection
When you’re ready to de-bee your property, call 360.866.1834 or schedule a removal online. In both cases a team member will call you back right away to discuss details and set up an in-person consultation.
There is a 10% discount for seniors, military and students and low-income families can reach out to discuss their specific situation and discuss options with the team.
Most removals take less than an hour and if insecticide is required, Cascadia only applies it inside the structure so there is zero exposure risk to your family and pets. If a second visit is required there is no extra charge. Pollinators are relocated to a farm in Rochester to continue their much-needed work.
The Cascadia team works anywhere within an hour of the Olympia area and has a turnaround time of one to two days for removal. Customers don’t pay until the problem is resolved and the team is licensed and insured with many years of hands-on experience.
If your local bees are becoming a nuisance, let Cascadia Venom Collection help. They’ve seen it all, been stung a time or two, and are knowledgeable in the removal of all stinging insects so you can have a fabulous pest-free summer in your lush backyard.
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