Berkeley Lake Wildlife Removal

05/21/2026

Today, Southern Wildlife Management performed another difficult overhead honeybee hive removal in the Sugar Mill subdivision of Johns Creek. This active honeybee colony was built high along the exterior of the home, requiring extensive ladder work and specialized honeybee hive removal techniques to safely access and remove the hive from the structure.

Talk about brutal work… holding your arms over your head for extended periods while balancing on a ladder is exhausting enough by itself. Add active honeybees, heavy honeycomb, awkward working angles, Georgia heat, and trying to carefully remove a live colony without damaging the home, and it becomes one of the most physically demanding wildlife jobs we perform.

Removing honeybee hives from elevated rooflines, soffits, fascia gaps, and upper exterior walls can be extremely challenging due to the height, active bee traffic, comb weight, and limited access. Certified honeybee hive removal is important because colonies hidden inside homes can eventually lead to staining, odors, melting honeycomb, structural damage, and can even attract ants, roaches, rodents, and future swarms if the hive is not completely removed.

One thing many people may not realize is that we try our absolute best to avoid treating or exterminating honeybee colonies whenever possible. In fact, we typically refuse chemical hive treatments unless the hive is completely inaccessible and there is truly no other safe option available. Our goal is always to physically remove the hive and donate the colony to a local beekeeper so the bees can continue living and pollinating.

The reality is that properly removing a honeybee colony from a home is often much more difficult and expensive than people expect. Modern home construction can make it extremely challenging to safely pe*****te walls, soffits, or rooflines deeply enough to fully access the hive and make contact with the queen bee. Partial removals or incomplete treatments usually create even larger problems later.

We fully understand that having to pay for live honeybee hive removal can create financial hardship for homeowners. We truly do. But as humans, we also have an inherent responsibility to protect pollinators whenever possible. Honeybees play a critical role in agriculture, gardens, food production, and the environment as a whole. Sometimes preserving a colony is financially painful, but doing our part to help keep pollinators alive is simply the right thing to do.

Our team regularly handles honeybee removal, swarm removal, and bee hive extraction throughout Johns Creek, Alpharetta, Duluth, Milton, and surrounding North Georgia areas using safe and professional removal methods.

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05/14/2026

We created this article to help homeowners when dealing with nesting birds. This is a big issue this time of year. All but 3 species of birds are protected so it is worth checking out the post to educate yourself. What to do when you find a baby bird. Save yourself some time & effort. If you like this post please LIKE & Share. We are a small family Nuisance Wildlife Control business and need all of the help to fight the Goliaths in the business. :)

Birds causing problems? Discover the quick nesting process and how to act fast before eggs are laid. Expert guidance on wildlife laws and humane removal.

04/30/2026

THE SMART WAY TO PROTECT YOUR HOME FROM WILDLIFE IN NORTH GEORGIA

If you’ve lived in North Georgia for any amount of time, you already know—wildlife and pest issues are not a matter of IF, but WHEN. Between rodents, carpenter bees, mosquitoes, snakes, and everyday household pests, your home is constantly under pressure from multiple angles.

After 15+ years in the field, one thing is clear: the most effective approach is not reacting to problems—it’s preventing them. That’s exactly why we built our WILDLIFE & PEST PREVENTION BUNDLE.

We might not be the absolute cheapest, but our pricing is very competitive—and our level of service, detail, and effectiveness is what sets us apart. This is a family business. Everyone who steps onto your property is a partner in the company and has a vested interest in the success of our programs.

Most homeowners don’t call until something becomes obvious. You see a snake, notice bees drilling into wood, hear scratching in the attic, or your yard becomes overrun with mosquitoes. By that point, you’re already behind. A recurring prevention program changes that. We’re consistently on your property, catching issues early and addressing multiple problem areas before they turn into bigger, more expensive problems.

This is not a quick spray-and-go service. Our approach is built around INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT, meaning we identify the target species, treat the source, focus on exterior control first, and minimize unnecessary exposure inside your home. We take the time to do it right—because that’s what actually works long term.

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE WILDLIFE & PEST PREVENTION BUNDLE:

• INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT – The foundation. Designed to stop ants, roaches (excluding German roaches), spiders, silverfish, earwigs, and scorpions BEFORE they enter your home. Our goal is to eliminate the pests outside the home before they get inside. Less pesticide applications on the inside - healthier home!

• MOSQUITO CONTROL (SEASONAL)– We use mosquito stations that continue working after we leave, targeting both adults and larvae to break the breeding cycle—not just provide temporary relief while we are there. It keeps going long after we are gone.

• CARPENTER BEE PROGRAM – Custom built traps, strategic placement, baiting, and sealing competing holes to reduce activity and protect your wood over time. Replaced every year!

• RODENT PREVENTION – Exterior-focused control using tamper-resistant bait stations that are monitored, rotated, and maintained for long-term effectiveness. It is critical to keep the population under control.

• SNAKE CONTROL (SEASONAL) – Snake Repellent (last up to 3 months) customized for us (no Naphthalene which is on the CDC list as cancer causing), while there we search and remove any snakes found during our visit. The goal is to keep snakes moving—not settling on your property.

Every part of this program is designed specifically for North Georgia—seasonal patterns, local wildlife behavior, and the issues we see year after year. This is not a generic service.

WHY WE BUNDLE IT
These problems don’t exist in isolation. Rodents attract snakes. Moist environments attract insects. Wood damage invites bees. Outdoor pressure eventually becomes indoor problems. Bundling makes everything more effective. Because we’re already on your property, we’re able to do more during each visit and stay ahead of issues instead of reacting to them. It also saves you money by combining multiple services into one trip.

• Rodent bait stations are checked and kept full more often, making them more effective
• Carpenter bee traps are emptied, adjusted, and maintained as needed
• Treatments stay on schedule without gaps
• If we see a snake during a visit, we remove it at NO EXTRA CHARGE

The result is simple: more coverage, more consistency, and better long-term control.

THE BOTTOM LINE
You can handle these issues one at a time… or you can stay ahead of them. This program covers the most common, most costly, and most recurring problems we see in North Georgia—and does it in a way that’s structured, efficient, and proven over time.

OUR BUNDLED HOME PROTECTION PLAN includes Pest Control, Rodent Control, Mosquito Control, Carpenter Bee Program, and Snake Control.

If you want to protect your home the right way and avoid constant one-off issues, this is the program we stand behind. We combine a full year of services—including all initial visits and setups—and spread the cost into 12 manageable monthly payments. In following years, the pricing is reduced even further.

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04/27/2026

Possums get a bad reputation—but most of what people think about them isn’t actually true. We break down the myths (including the whole “they eat thousands of ticks” claim) and explain what they really do around your property.

Check out our latest article on possums: https://southernpest.biz/possums-misunderstood-backyard-visitors/

Call us (678)935-5900 if you need help!

04/22/2026

Step by step honeybee hive cut-out. Now the State of Georgia requires a Honeybee Hive Removal Certification for the hive to be removed. We are Certified & we have been removing hives for 15 years.

Every honeybee job starts with locating the hive and figuring out the best way to access it without causing unnecessary damage. Our goal is always to find the least invasive and most cost-effective option—for both our time and the repairs you’d need afterward. Most of the time, that means carefully cutting into a wall, soffit, or structure to reach the hive.

In this case, we were able to dismantle the column instead of cutting into it, which gave us much easier and cleaner access. That’s always the best-case scenario.

Once we reach the hive, everything is removed methodically and transferred into a temporary hive box. From there, we donate the hive to a local beekeeper so the colony has the best chance to adapt, survive, and continue doing what bees do best.

This is not a quick job—it takes time, precision, and experience to do it right while preserving the bees and protecting your home.
If you have a hive in your home, soffit, wall, or structure, don’t wait. The longer it sits, the more damage it can cause.
Give us a call—we’ll take care of it the right way. (678)935-5900

04/21/2026

HONEYBEE HIVE IN YOUR WALLS? This is NOT a DIY job.

This is what a real honeybee hive inside a structure looks like. Not just bees — but honey, wax comb, brood, and years of buildup hidden behind your walls.

Here’s what most homeowners don’t realize:

In Georgia, it is ILLEGAL to remove a honeybee hive from a structure without proper licensing. Anyone performing hive removals inside homes must be a Certified Honeybee Control & Removal Operator and hold a pest control company license.
This isn’t just paperwork — it ensures:

✔ Proper live removal (not extermination)
✔ Safe handling of bees, honey, and comb
✔ Full clean-out of wax, brood, and debris (critical to prevent re-infestation)
✔ Correct sealing of entry points so bees don’t come right back

We donate healthy hives to local beekeepers, allowing them to properly care for and help the colony thrive during transition.

Here’s the mistake we see all the time: Someone removes “the bees”… but leaves behind the hive. That leads to:

✖ Rotting honey inside walls
✖ Ants, roaches, and secondary infestations
✖ Melted honey leaking through ceilings
✖ Bees coming right back next season

Proper honeybee removal = FULL CUT-OUT + CLEAN-OUT + EXCLUSION

At Southern Wildlife Management, we handle:
• Structural hive removals
• Live bee relocation and beekeeper transfer
• Full comb & honey removal
• Repair-ready cleanouts
• Entry point sealing

If you’re seeing bee activity going in and out of siding, soffits, or walls — don’t wait. The longer they stay, the bigger (and more expensive) it gets.

Serving North Georgia Call US: (678)935-5900

04/14/2026

"WHEN HAND REMOVAL IS THE RIGHT CALL!"

Not every wildlife situation needs traps. When an animal is confined in a small, enclosed space, we can often safely remove it by hand and resolve the problem immediately.

Examples where hand removal works:
☑️ Stuck in a garbage dumpster
☑️ Closed up inside a shed or garage
☑️ Trapped in a laundry room or living space
☑️ Inside a vehicle

In these situations, the animal has nowhere to go, which allows for a controlled, safe removal without setting traps.
Where hand removal is NOT the right approach:

❌ Attics
❌ Yards
❌ Crawlspaces or wide-open areas

If the animal can move freely, it becomes a trapping job with proper setup and daily trap checks to ensure safe and effective removal.

The key is choosing the right method for the situation—quick hand removal when possible, and structured trapping when necessary.

Call us, we can quickly help! (678)935-5900

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04/02/2026

Woodpecker damage? Here’s what most people don’t realize 👇

Woodpeckers are federally protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. That means it is illegal to harm them, trap them, remove active nests, or disturb eggs without proper permits. On top of that, they are protected as native non-game wildlife by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.

So when people ask, “Can’t you just get rid of them?” — the answer is NO.

The damage you’re seeing—holes in siding, trim, or chimney areas—is usually tied to nesting behavior or territorial drumming. But even when they’re causing damage, the law still protects them.

Here’s how we handle it the right way: We start by inspecting the cavity (VIDEO SHOWN) with a scope to determine if there are eggs or active nesting. If eggs are present, no work can be done that would disturb them until the eggs have hatched and babies have left the nest. If the cavity is clear, we move forward with our Woodpecker Hazing Program.

This is a professional, legal, and highly effective deterrent system designed to stop the behavior and prevent further damage—without harming the bird and without putting the homeowner at risk of violating federal law.

The Bottom line:

This isn’t a “remove the animal” situation—it’s a “change the behavior and protect the home” solution.

If woodpeckers are damaging your home, reach out and we’ll walk you through the right way to handle it.

Check out our page dedicated just to woodpecker hazing: https://southernpest.biz/wildlife/woodpecker-control-services/

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03/17/2026

Carpenter Bees can quietly cause serious damage to your home’s wood structures—soffits, fascia, decks, and trim are all common targets. Once they start drilling, the damage only gets worse year after year if it’s not handled properly.

We offer a proven Annual Carpenter Bee Prevention & Control Program that has been extremely successful for decades.

Here’s how it works:

• We install custom-made carpenter bee traps, designed specifically for effective control.
• Our bait draws the bees directly to our equipment—instead of damaging your home.
• We seal and fill holes that compete with the traps, again minimizing the attraction of your home.

This system doesn’t just reduce activity—it quickly knocks down the population and helps STOP damage from getting worse.

If you’re already seeing holes or want to prevent them before the season ramps up, now is the time.

Call us today at (678) 935-5900 to get on the schedule.

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02/24/2026

PROFESSIONAL MOLE CONTROL SERVICES IN NORTH GEORGIA

Raised ridges across your lawn? Soft, spongy soil underfoot? Those are signs of active mole tunneling. Moles travel just beneath the surface while feeding on earthworms and grubs, creating visible turf damage that can spread quickly if left untreated.

At Southern Wildlife Management, our mole control service is all-inclusive and professionally managed based on the active conditions at your property. We service from Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Cummming all the way up to Dawsonville. The Mole in the picture just was pulled out of a lawn in Alpharetta today.

Why Mole Damage Expands Quickly>

Moles do not eat grass, but their tunneling:
• Separates turf roots from soil
• Creates unstable walking surfaces
• Damages ornamental beds
• Expands daily as new tunnels are formed

DIY repellents and sonic devices rarely stop established tunnel systems. Once activity is visible, professional control is typically required.

Our mole control service may include:
• Mole Trapping – Strategic placement in active primary tunnels
• Mole Baiting – Used when soil conditions and activity patterns make it appropriate
• Tunnel Gassing – Using carbon monoxide delivered through specialized mole burrow equipment

Our tunnel gassing system uses carbon monoxide generated from controlled exhaust equipment designed specifically for underground burrows. This is not gasoline, and no liquid fuel is poured into the ground. The gas is injected directly into active tunnels, where it displaces oxygen and acts quickly within the confined underground system. When applied properly, it does not harm grass or root systems because it remains within the tunnel airspace and dissipates once exposed to open air.
That said, tunnel gassing is the method we use the least. Unlike trapping, which provides physical confirmation of success, gassing does not provide visible feedback or confirmation of mortality. For that reason, trapping is often preferred when conditions allow. The technician evaluates active runs, soil conditions, and tunnel patterns, then discusses the most appropriate method—or combination of methods—with the homeowner.

Correct identification of primary tunnels is critical. Random placement or guessing typically leads to poor results.

When to Schedule Mole Service >

If fresh ridges appear daily or tunneling continues to spread across your yard, professional intervention is recommended. Mole activity in North Georgia lawns can escalate quickly, especially in irrigated or well-maintained turf.