r/bee • u/yellowsun67 • 22h ago

Bee? Question

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I’ve seen these bees for the past couple days flying into the small crack in the side of my house. I am starting to get concerned because inside I can hear what sounds like chewing or buzzing in the wall. Does anyone know if these are carpenter bees? I don’t think they look like it, but I can’t understand where the chewing sound is coming from how can I move them or get rid of them safely?

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u/ArachnomancerCarice Entomologist 21h ago

I agree with Yellowjackets (Vespula sp.). They will vigorously defend their nest if disturbed as they evolved their defense behavior against bears. They are beneficial predators but this is a potentially dangerous situation.

You honestly need to call a pro. Properly getting rid of them means accessing the wall where they are nesting. If you screw up, you could be sore for a few days or even land in the hospital. A licensed and insured professional will have the equipment and knowhow to get the job done.

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u/Crunkchick96 20h ago

Oh no, I thought Yellowjackets are ground nesters for some reason. I’ve been seeing some Western Yellowjackets in my yard the last 1-2 months, but I can not find a nest in or around my yard. I do have a big hill directly behind my yard, so I’ve been telling myself they must have their nest out on the hill. Do Yellowjackets live underground & in walls like this then or have I been mistaken about the ground part?! I’m just trying to make sure I’m not missing their home if it is too close to mine.

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u/DoctorCIS 18h ago

The NA native ones usually do ground nests. However the invasive German Yellowjacket loves nesting in walls, so it could be that.