Bee-friendly advice first
Bees are vital pollinators, so we always identify the species and look for a bee-friendly solution first. Where bees are causing a genuine problem, JNT Pest Control will help you deal with it responsibly.
Bees
Bees rarely cause problems and many nests are best left alone until they die off naturally at the end of the season. We will be honest about whether treatment is really needed. Common situations we help with include:
Where possible, honeybee swarms are collected and passed to local beekeepers rather than destroyed.
Our process
We confirm whether you have honeybees, bumblebees, solitary bees or wasps, as each needs a different approach.
We explain your options honestly, including leaving a nest in place where it is safe to do so.
Swarms are rehomed wherever possible, and treatment is only used where bees pose a real risk.
Local cover
We help with bee problems in Ripon, Harrogate, Knaresborough, Thirsk, Masham, Bedale, Boroughbridge, Northallerton and the surrounding area.
FAQs
We always look for a bee-friendly solution first. Honeybee swarms are rehomed with beekeepers where possible, and many bumblebee nests can simply be left alone. Treatment is only considered where bees present a genuine risk to people.
Bees are usually hairier and rounder, while wasps are smooth, shiny and have a narrow waist with bright yellow and black stripes. If you are unsure, call us and we will help identify it.
Keep people and pets away, do not spray or disturb it, and call us. Swarms are often calm and will usually move on, but we can arrange collection where needed.
Yes. Bumblebee nests are small and only last one season. They usually die off by late summer and the nest is not reused.
Other services
Fast, discreet removal of rats and mice from homes, businesses and outbuildings, plus proofing so they stay out.
Fast wasp nest treatments in lofts, eaves, sheds and gardens, carried out safely with the right kit.
Traditional mole catching for lawns, gardens, paddocks, sports grounds and farmland.
Call JNT Pest Control and we will identify it and give you honest advice.
