After discovering a wasp nest in our Free Library we briefly thought about removing it ourselves. We quickly decided that was a bad idea and did a search for bee removal. With Bee Be Gone's outstanding reviews we decided to contact David. Through no fault of his there was a little glitch getting in contact with him (Outlook problem), but once we did he came that day. Using a mirror he confirmed we indeed had a paper wasp nest. He donned his protective gear, cleared the library books out, and sprayed the nest and removed it. He explained every step of what he was doing. He next fumigated the library with a spray that will help prevent the wasps from rebuilding there. He then showed us where the wasps were getting in--a small gap in the door. He suggested putting a piece of screen across the gap, which we have done. His bill was very reasonable. Especially since no one got stung, and I understand paper wasp stings are very painful. If we have any more bee problems will definitely contact David again. read more

As mentioned on their contact phone, the best way to reach Bee Be Gone is email. Sure enough, I get responses extremely quickly for what appeared to be wasps in our attic. He asked us to save any that we could find. He came out and didn't even need to go into the attic; he ID'd them as mud daubers (which are harmless and eat spiders) and saw that they were coming in through broken wood in our exterior attic dormers. He suggested the repair and it was a super fair price to come out and check our problem. I'm really relieved we know what the situation is now. We had called another exterminating group over the weekend, and they came and said they saw NO nests (despite us finding an empty one) and someone else pointing out a live nest. THANK YOU Bee Be Gone!!! read more

Absolutely non responsive. We tried to call. Voice mail was full. The message on their voice mail said we should contact them via email. So I sent multiple emails. A week later, still no response. Nothing. read more

Great service, great guy and great price! Gets the job done with ease and knowledge!!!

Looked at a bunch of reviews on multiple boards. Bee Be Gone had high ratings on all of them. So I e-mailed the company and got an appointment set up. David was prompt and very efficient. He took care of our yellowjacket problem with no return of the pests. Highly recommended!! read more

As I assessed various bee removal companies, the others did not provide the details of what they will do, how it impacts your property, & next steps after their service than that of Bee Be Gone. The scientific 'geek facts' were a pleasure to hear & learn which also helped me in doing some other preventive measures as well. HIGHLY, HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! read more

Within hours my website inquiry was answered and an appointment scheduled for the next day. David gave us a 4 hour window and showed up on time. He successfully removed a bald faced hornets nest attached to our siding that was about two stories high. Since these pests try to rebuild he said he would come back at no charge if we notice a rebuild in progress. He advised us on how we could paint/stain nearby wood fencing to deter future nests. He walked the property and pointed out some areas that need attention (caulking for example). We appreciated his advice especially since we have a bee allergy in the family. Bee Be Gone was prompt, professional, and courteous. Thank you, David! read more

Service date 7/6/22. There was a small wasp nest in one corner of my cook top vent. We could hear them buzzing in the morning. I emailed him and he was at my house later that afternoon. To others, I refer to David as Mr. Bee Be Gone. He has always provided consistent, timely outstanding service for many years. He will tell you what he is doing, what he is using, remind you of what happened during previous service visits if it's pertinent, what the insects are doing and how they are doing it. My daughter said (rightly so) "I wish all contractors were like him". That pretty much says it all. read more

Dave responded to my emails very quickly and did a great job removing a wasp nest. Would recommend his services and will use him again if needed. read more

David is the best!!! Super knowledgeable and very thorough. He clearly explained the nature of our bee problem, outlined the solution and totally resolved our problem within an hour or so. He stands by his work. He will come back and respray if bees return after 21 days. Couldn't be more satisfied!! read more

David is fantastic. Incredibly knowledgeable, responsive, and efficient. He quickly resolved a yellow jacket problem, patiently explaining a wealth of information about these insects. Truly a pro. read more

Had David come out for two issues this year. One turned out to be "miner bees" and was a non-issue. The second was a wasp/hornet hive hanging from a tree in our back yard. Wrote to David and he was out in a day or two. Removed the hive and put out a substance to kill the remaining insects. Job done in 15 minutes. Told us that they might rebuild if any remained. They did and he came back out to remove the rebuilt (rebuilding) nest (no additional cost) and again dust. Problem resolved for a very reasonable price. Will absolutely continue to use Bee Be Gone for as long as I am a homeowner in Bethesda. Thank you and have a nice day. read more

This was a great experience and I highly recommend this company. I was experiencing a wasp problem, both inside and outside my home. Bee be Gone gave me an affordable estimate and was able to come to my home within two days. The owner came and was assessed the problem quickly. He was very knowledgeable about the type of wasp and explained how they managed to nest in my fireplace. He sprayed by fireplace with a plant-based insecticide that would not harm my dog. I appreciated the concern for pets and the limited use of the insecticide. He removed the outside nest. He also provided some do-it-myself preventive steps to avoid the problem in the future. The service was informative, quick and resolved the problem. I have not seen a wasp since he left. Awesome job! Thanks. read more

David is responsive, knowledgeable, and reasonable in price. Came today to inspect a minor problems (nest and other items). Took care of it in a reasonable time and provides advice on preventative measures that we homeowners have control of. He's definitely my go to guy for these related matters. read more

Bee Be Gone - Pest Control Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

David was great. Thinking I had honeybees next to my front door, I wanted someone who would relocate them without killing them. Well, I was so wrong about what they were - David quickly identified them as yellow jackets. He applied a powder to their nest and said I might see a few for two weeks or so, but I never saw another one. He was super nice and took the time to educate me on yellow jackets and their nests. The only thing I would caution is that he originally said he'd be by in the morning but ended up not coming until after 7 PM, so I waited all day for him. This was late in the summer and he told me he was extremely busy and worked from sunup to sundown. Just be forewarned - if you're someone who gets uptight about punctuality, he is not your guy. But if you know that ahead of time, he's worth it. read more

A wasp made its way into our house and while I did finally kill it, it was extremely resilient. I sprayed it with whatever I could find lying around which only seemed to make it angry, and then whacked it with my husbands shoe insole - where it became wedged. It was still wiggling, so I smashed it into the floor a few more times until it seemed to finally die. I wrapped it in a plastic bad and left in the garage for my husband to deal with later. It scared the bejeezus out of me. I am terrified of stinging insects and we have two very small kids, so I didn't want to take any chances. I researched pest companies online and saw most have pricey monthly plans, and I really just wanted someone to come out and do a walk around the property with me to assess vulnerable spots and see if they can find anything. I emailed David and he was incredibly responsive and told me he charges a small fee for a consultation, which could be applied to any treatment/service. He was immediately available the next day as well, which was great. When he arrived, he was incredibly friendly, polite and clearly passionate and knowledgeable. He had asked me to keep the dead wasp (whaaa???) but I did, wedged still in the insole of my husband's shoe. I brought him the insole and he just took the wasp like it was nothing, examined what was left of it and told me it was not an aggressive wasp and they like to eat spiders. We then walked around the house, where he pointed out places where insects might like to build their evil hives/nests and we indeed found a mud/paper nest (thankfully small) and he explained what we could do to remove it - although it was nothing urgent. He also educated me on what to look for, what they like to eat, and how to avoid mosquitoes. He did not pressure me at all for any service or treatment and really put me as ease about the whole situation. I happily paid the fee for the consultation. I know who I will call for any pest related issues! read more

David came on such short notice to rid my storage shed of very aggressive yellow jackets! He was quick, professional and even said he'd come back for free if they return within a year! The peace of mind my family and I have now is priceless! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND BEE BE GONE!Thank you so much David!! read more

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We had wasps showing up in our family room and sent an email to Bee Be Gone to come and take a look. David responded back to us within half an hour and was at our home the next day. It is immediately clear how knowledgeable David is about this field. He had the problem identified and the solutions presented almost immediately upon arrival. I had spoken to another pest management company on the phone before him and the treatments they were suggesting sounded expensive, time consuming, and not healthy. After talking to David, it was clear that the other company had very little expertise when dealing with bees. When it comes to bees, I recommend going to the experts. David is a real pro! read more

Had bees flying in and out of bricks on home. David came out and patiently educated my husband and me on the type of bee and gave us options, as well as how to prevent them from nesting in the brick in the future. Since they were pollinators and was a small female colony we left them alone and will seal up holes when weather is hot and they've left. He also identified where our carpenter bees live. I will definitely call David again. read more

Extremely knowledgeable. I have contacted half a dozen bee experts regarding a serious bee problem in my house and David has been by far the most helpful. He is really willing to put in the hard work (climb ladders, go into attics) to fix the problem. Very professional. read more

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A bald-faced hornet nest was in a bush in the front of our house, about the size of a basketball. Mr. Engel was very responsive and available to come to our house within a day or so. The whole process took less than 20 minutes to remove the nest and neutralize the area. He provided clear instructions and precautions after he was done, and the price was good. This exterminator is very easy to work with. read more

My husband was attacked by yellow jackets Sunday afternoon, and by Monday morning the nest was gone courtesy of this company. Thank you! Fast service and reasonably priced. read more

Ultimately, the proof will be in if our bee problem is resolved, but I couldn't be more impressed with David's knowledge, professionalism and thoroughness. He explained every part of the process to me, including why and how the bees were infiltrating my property. He even knows a little Japanese was was able to speak to my wife in her native language! His attention to detail is also impeccable. He'd done the assessment of our property a couple of days before applying the treatment and noticed little details where it appeared that the painters who were there earlier had left stains on the upstairs windows and shutters! He's just so knowledgeable, communicates exceptionally well and knows his stuff. I couldn't recommend anyone higher! read more

This guy (David) is great! I cannot say enough good things about him. Made our extremely dangerous yellow jacket problem disappear in about 20 minutes while I had guest over using the pool. He made this look easy. No one was stung after Dave did his magic and everything was even better than promised. My favorite part, the invoice was about four times less than I expected. Would have gladly paid much more to eradicate the problem we had. Thank you so much Dave - you saved the day! I am glad there are people like you in the world! read more

David is great! He loves his job and he is personable. I sent him an email at 8am explaining my problem and at 4:30 he was at my house. He even took the time to show my kids the nest he removed and gave them a mini lesson on Yellow Jackets. I'd give him SIX stars! Thank you, David! read more

Great service from an expert! He not only took care of our bald-faced hornet situation, he explained why they picked our house. And he also gave us tips on how to prevent them from coming back. Extremely reasonable and efficient service! read more

Wanted to use a more local, independent Business. Glad we went with Bee Be Gone. Prompt Service. Very informative and did a great job. Will definitely recommend his services and utilize his services in the future as needed. read more

Bee Be Gone - Pest Control Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

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David was great. He came out and assessed the situation quickly. Gave lots of expert guidance on how to maintain our deck and avoid carpenter bees in the future. And I think there's something to be said for supporting a local small business, knowing that David's a part of my community and not some chain businesses. read more

David was great. I had a hornets nest in a tree and a yellow jacket colony in the backyard steps. He responded quickly and took care of the bees. He also gave me some advise on dealing with carpenter bees. He is very knowledgeable and his prices are fair. This is the second time I've called him, and would not hesitate to call again. read more

We had a large German wasp hive above the drop ceiling in our basement. Called Bee Be Gone on a Saturday and was fortunate Dave wasn't far from us. He was here in under an hour and then took the time to explain what we had, why we had it and exactly how he would remove the problem. If you have a bee problem call Dave! read more

This guy is a true professional. Understands the problem, can explain it to someone who knows nothing about insects, takes care of the situation and charges a reasonable fee for his service. read more

David provided me with an excellent service and great prices. He was very responsive by email and was able to come out the next day. He was very knowledgeable and took the time to answer all my questions. I'm very happy with his service and I will definitely use him again. read more

We had yellow jackets under our siding. I had tried spraying them myself but the nest was too big and too far up for it to be effective. Three days after emailing, David came out, did a treatment, and helped me identify any entry points to keep as many wasps out of the house as possible while they were dying off. He even thought to inquire about pets and made sure I knew to keep the cat away from the dead wasp stingers. He also gave me some advice to keep nests from getting started under the siding next year. I'll definitely use him for any future problems. read more

Emailed David and he responded right away and was able to remove a basketball sized bees nest from the side of my house. He charged $175 for t which was totally fair considering he warranted that the nest wouldn't come back in that location. Would use him again--thanks David! read more

Honest business! We had carpenter bee issue, Dave came out and look at it. He definitely knows what he is doing and he told us if he treats it that will be temporary solution. Instead he suggested what we should do.. Very honest guy, he could have done the treatment and take our money but he didnt.. Not many honest business owners live around here so i ll give him 5 star because he is very educated about what he does and does honest business... read more

excellent honest service; highly recommend, def will use again!

To start, I tried calling David a few times but his voice-mail and website stated that he was available 24/7 by email so I went that route instead. Days would go by without a response. We would ask questions and get simple one or two sentence responses, if any at all. We would have to send multiple emails just to get him to respond at all. We finally settled on a date after a week and a half of just trying to reach him. He said he would come by late Thursday afternoon. I thought maybe he would call the day before or that morning to confirm the appointment but we didn't hear anything so we assumed he would stick to the agreed upon time. The day came and went and we still had no word back from David. Until about 7pm when he said he stopped by and no one was home. I responded letting him know that we were both at work by then and 7pm is not the same as "late afternoon." Of course we haven't heard anything back from him since. We were really hoping to support a small black owned business, especially one with seemingly great reviews, but David's customer service was piss poor. It doesn't make sense for me to have to chase a person to give them business. read more

David is professional, courteous, responsive and knowledgeable. I had two yellow jacket nests behind the siding, he was able to get rid of the nests. The best part is: David guarantee his work. As he stated in the contract, if the bees are not gone within 21 days, he will come back to take care of the issue. Fortunately, he does not has to come back. read more

I live in Howard County, Maryland. My home deck has quite a few carpenter bees. David was great and treated the bees professionally with the environmental friendly dust. He not only solves your current problem, but also explains the reason and provides helpful tips for your future attention. Excellent job and very knowledgeable. Plus, he only charges very reasonable price. I would definitely recommend him (rather than other large pest control companies) if you have bee problems. read more