Expert Hive Cut-Out Services in North Georgia

A hive cut-out means the hive or yellowjacket nest is located inside a wall, ceiling, soffit box, or another enclosed structure — and we must cut through construction materials, typically on the inside, to safely access and remove it in a controlled environment.

Important Warning! Even if you don’t hire us to remove the hive, do not allow anyone to spray the hive entrance if it leads into your home or building. Spraying often drives the hive deeper into the walls without killing the queen, making the problem worse and costlier to fix.

Why Wall Hives Are a Serious Problem

When yellowjackets or bees build a nest inside a wall void, they chew and expand the nest constantly. If they’re behind sheetrock, they can eventually break through into your living space, creating an urgent emergency. If you hear buzzing or scratching noises in your walls, contact Southern Wildlife Management immediately — we can help before it escalates into a bad hornet sting situation.

Our Hive Cut-Out Process

When you hire Southern Wildlife Management for a professional hive cut-out service, we begin with a detailed hive inspection and setup. Our trained team arrives in protective clothing, carefully prepares the area, and uses specialized equipment to locate the hidden bee hive or yellowjacket nest inside your wall, ceiling, soffit, or other structure. Once the hive is located, we focus on identifying the most cost-effective and efficient access point, balancing both time and material costs — for example, cutting through drywall is typically less expensive than exterior siding. We also keep in mind that you may need a contractor to repair the access hole after the removal, so we work to minimize the disruption.

The next critical step is safe and humane hive removal. We carefully cut into the structure, containing the hive, with the top priority being to remove the queen and the entire hive or nest. Leaving behind the comb or hive material can lead to secondary pest infestations like ants, cockroaches, rats, and mice, which is why full removal is essential.

After the hive is cleared, we handle sealing and treatment options by temporarily closing the access point and discussing whether you’d like us to apply a pesticide treatment in the exposed cavity or seal the exterior entrance to block future hornet, bee, or yellowjacket activity. Our optional pesticide service provides an added layer of deterrence and is available for an additional charge.

Finally, we complete a thorough site clean-up, leaving your home or business safe, secure, and ready for repair. With years of expertise in bee hive removal, yellowjacket cut-outs, wildlife exclusion, and pest-proofing, Southern Wildlife Management delivers long-lasting solutions for homeowners and businesses across North Georgia and Metro Atlanta.

What to Expect After a Hive Cut-Out

After the hive is removed, we leave it covered with temporary plastic sheeting. It’s important to know that any foraging hornets or wasps (hunters) may return temporarily and hang out on the outside – lost & trying to get inside. Give them about a week and they too will either die off or go away.

We typically remove the Queen and all of the comb. Leave the cavity alone for a week to let the ones that fly off down the wall to die off then have a handyman or drywall contractor come to patch the wall.

Please note that if a follow-up visit is needed, additional service fees apply. We believe in full transparency, so we want you to understand every “what-if” scenario up front.

Serving North Metro Atlanta & North Georgia

Southern Wildlife Management proudly serves Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton, Roswell, Cumming, Suwanee, Duluth, Dawsonville, Gainesville, and surrounding North Georgia communities with expert bee hive removal, yellowjacket cut-outs, and humane wildlife services.

If you suspect a hive inside your walls, don’t wait for the problem to escalate — call us today for a professional hive cut-out assessment and removal.

Learn how to protect yourself from hornet and bee stings by reviewing these safety tips from the CDC on stinging insects.

Q) What is a hornet hive cut-out?

A) A cut-out is the process of physically removing a hornet nest that’s inside a structure—like a wall, soffit, or ceiling—by cutting into the area and extracting the nest, comb, and pupae.

Q) Do you spray the hornet nest first?

A) No. Spraying drives hornets deeper into the walls and can make removal more dangerous. We remove hornets in a controlled manner before taking out the comb and brood.

Q) Do you repair the hole after removing the hornet nest?

A) No, we are not drywall specialists. We tape off the opening with plastic sheeting and recommend waiting about a week before hiring a contractor for repairs.

Q) How do I know if hornets are inside the wall or soffit?

A) Common signs include a steady flow of hornets entering and exiting the same hole, a buzzing sound in the wall, or even vibration in the drywall near the activity.

Q) How much does a hornet hive cut-out cost?

A) Prices vary depending on the location and complexity of the job. We provide estimates after assessing access, height, and safety concerns.

Q) Is this a permanent solution?

A) Yes. Once the entire nest, comb, and queen are removed, the hornets do not return. However, sealing the entry point afterward is important to prevent future nests.

Q) Is hornet nest removal covered by homeowners insurance?

A) We’ve never heard of anyone filing a claim for a hornet cut-out since the cost is relatively small, but you’d need to check with your insurance provider to be sure. Policies vary.

Q) Is it safe to try removing the nest myself?

A) No. Hornets are extremely aggressive and territorial. DIY attempts often lead to multiple stings and incomplete removal.

Q) How long does the cut-out take?

A) Most removals take 1–2 hours, depending on accessibility and how deep the nest is inside the structure.

Q) Can hornets chew through drywall?

A) Yes, if the nest is large or disturbed, they can chew through drywall and enter living spaces.

Q) What time of year is best for hornet nest removal?

A) We handle hornet cut-outs during active season (spring to fall), especially when colonies grow large and begin entering walls and ceilings.

Q) What happens to the hornets after removal

A) Most are contained during removal. We do not release them since the colony must be eliminated to prevent re-infestation.

Q) Do you offer preventive hornet services?

A) No ongoing pest control, but we recommend sealing up entry points after removal and inspecting your home seasonally.

Q) What types of hornets do you remove?

A) We handle bald-faced hornets and European hornets—both known for nesting in wall voids, soffits, and attics.

Q) Why not just wait for them to leave in winter?

A) Even if the nest dies off, the comb and brood remain and can attract rodents, mold, and repeat infestations next season.