# The Bee Hunter

**Trade:** Pest Control · **Phone:** (508) 471-6437 · **Website:** https://beehunterma.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 4.8/5** (medium confidence) — from 83 reviews across 4 sources.
100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 4 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

The Bee Hunter is a Massachusetts stinging-insect specialist run by Rusty Dillon, handling hornets, yellow jackets, wasps, honey bees, ground bees, bumble bees, and carpenter bees rather than general pest control.

The loyalty here is the standout feature. Reviewers describe using Rusty for 3, 5, 10, even 13 years running — usually starting with an emergency (a nest the size of a basketball, a dog swarmed by wasps, insects coming through a wall) and then signing up for annual spring preventative treatment. Several say they haven't seen a wasp or bee problem since, across multiple homes in one case.

Honesty comes up again and again as the thing that sets him apart. One reviewer, in 2023, described calling him after three weeks and two failed visits from Orkin left an active nest untreated. Another described him declining to charge close to a thousand dollars for a late-season nest, taping off the hole instead and explaining the colony would die out naturally. Several reviewers specifically praise him for not upselling services they didn't need, and for working carefully around pollinator gardens and other wildlife so only the target pest is affected.

Response time is consistently fast — same-day or next-day shows up repeatedly, including a Sunday call handled the same day and a Friday-night call resolved the next morning. A 2024 review described him tackling a hornet nest two other pest companies had refused to touch because of its height and location.

For a wasp, hornet, or bee problem — especially a recurring one or one other companies have struggled with — The Bee Hunter has one of the deepest and most consistently positive runs of reviews here, built substantially on repeat, multi-year customers.

**Strengths:**
- Deep repeat loyalty — reviewers cite 5 to 13 years of continued use
- Honest, no-upsell service — reviewers repeatedly cite fair, unpadded work
- Fast response — same-day or next-day service is the norm
- Handles the hard cases — succeeded where other companies had failed

## Claims & citations

Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication.

- Specializes in stinging insect removal — hornets, yellow jackets, wasps, honey bees, ground bees, bumble bees, and carpenter bees — per BBB's service list _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/rutland/profile/pest-control/the-bee-hunter-0261-318432) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Bee control, Removal of hornets, Removal of yellow jackets, Removal of wasps, Removal of honey be…”
- 83 reviews from 2022-2026, all quoted reviews five stars, with repeat and preventative-service loyalty spanning up to 13 years _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The%20Bee%20Hunter&query_place_id=ChIJm35wD8b_44kR2AUfY-IDcXU) — “Google: 5★ from 118 ratings”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNKdUxXWGVnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x757103e2631f05d8!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICJuLWXeg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Rusty has treated our home every spring for the past 13 years as my son is allergic to bees/wasps. We haven’t had any problems with wasps…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR4N01PT2FBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x757103e2631f05d8!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDx7MOOaA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We've been using Rusty's services for 10 years now. He is always on time, professional and guarantees his work. Have never had a bee prob…”
- Multiple reviews describe honest, no-upsell service, including one case declining to charge for a nest that would die off naturally by season's end _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21wS1QwTndSSGRwY25vMWNrUktWelpSU0RRd2MzYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x757103e2631f05d8!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmpKT0NwRHdpcno1ckRKVzZRSDQwc3c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Great experience with the Bee Hunter!  They came out to inspect three different holes that I was convinced had bees. They did not try to …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNlOTlXN2ZBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x757103e2631f05d8!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICe99W7fA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Incredibly knowledgeable, honest business, excellent work. We had a wasp infestation that ended up in our son’s room. It was end of seaso…”
- A 2023 review described succeeding where a national pest company had failed after multiple visits _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ1NE9maDhnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x757103e2631f05d8!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID54Ofh8gE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Rusty specializes in Bees and came today for a free inspection. He was very friendly, professional, and knowledgeable. I'd left him voice…”
- Reviewers describe fast response, often same or next day, including an emergency involving a dog swarmed by wasps _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21SSGRWZFNTVXRNT1ZGWVEzWjFOSFI2UzFOemRWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x757103e2631f05d8!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmRHdVdSSUtMOVFYQ3Z1NHR6S1NzdVE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ The Bee Hunter was at our house less than 24 hours after I called him.   I was impressed with his knowledge of our insects in the wall of…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN4eWJpX1dnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x757103e2631f05d8!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICxybi_Wg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I first had The Bee Hunter come to my home after my dog was swarmed by wasp in my backyard. I called on a Friday night and the next morni…”
- Reviewers note careful work around pollinator gardens and other wildlife so only the target pest is affected _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25GbE5rVXRNRFp4ZG1RMFYzUkZhSE5tTjNCdUxVRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x757103e2631f05d8!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnFlNkUtMDZxdmQ0V3RFaHNmN3BuLUE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We've been a customer of Rusty's for years.  He's always prompt, communicative, friendly, and very knowledgeable.  He's extremely careful…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNicHBlUDVRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x757103e2631f05d8!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICbppeP5QE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Got rid of a huge wasps nest for me without harming my pollinator garden.

Fast, affordable and friendly. Awesome service!”
- Specializes in Pest Control _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/rutland/profile/pest-control/the-bee-hunter-0261-318432) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Bee control, Removal of hornets, Removal of yellow jackets, Removal of wasps, Removal of honey be…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pOSVFVTmhkRVJuYzFKTVJGTmpXRWhRT0U4emJIYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x757103e2631f05d8!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjNIQUNhdERnc1JMRFNjWEhQOE8zbHc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Excellent company. Certainly worth the wait! We had a HUGE nest in our home. One stop and they're gone.  Highly recommend.”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN4eWJpX1dnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x757103e2631f05d8!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICxybi_Wg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I first had The Bee Hunter come to my home after my dog was swarmed by wasp in my backyard. I called on a Friday night and the next morni…”

## Ownership

- Identifies as family-owned — the business's own statement, not independently verified.

## License

Status: **not_found** — verified against the official MA state registry, never self-reported.
Re-check at the official registry: https://www.mass.gov/how-to/look-up-and-confirm-a-massachusetts-pesticide-license

## Sources

- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The%20Bee%20Hunter&query_place_id=ChIJm35wD8b_44kR2AUfY-IDcXU): 5.0★ from 118 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The%20Bee%20Hunter&query_place_id=ChIJm35wD8b_44kR2AUfY-IDcXU): Listed on this source
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/rutland/profile/pest-control/the-bee-hunter-0261-318432): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](https://beehunterma.com): Self-reported profile and service details

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · cjsaft · 2026-08-18**: The Bee Hunter was at our house less than 24 hours after I called him.   I was impressed with his knowledge of our insects in the wall of our house.  He arrived before his stated time.  He was quite effective.   Also, he was straight forward.  He did not try to up sell other services or products.  H…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Matt Alexander · 2026-08-06**: Easy to reach, came out next day and handled it quickly and professionally. Will use again if any hornets dare come back
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jennifer St Peter · 2026-07-20**: Great experience with the Bee Hunter!  They came out to inspect three different holes that I was convinced had bees. They did not try to upsell me on services that I didn’t need, they gave me a completely honest assessment and peace of mind. Truly honest, high-integrity people. I highly appreciate t…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Karyn Kenney · 2026-05-20**: Excellent company. Certainly worth the wait! We had a HUGE nest in our home. One stop and they're gone.  Highly recommend.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · John Coran · 2025-07-31**: Highly recommended. Rusty responded to my service request on the same day, and communicated with me promptly with scheduling, and service updates. Colin provided the removal, was friendly, and informative about the procedure. The whole process was completed safely and lasted about 30 minutes. Alread…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Marie Rock · 2025-07-31**: Rusty and his assistant arrived promptly.  He sent texts to notify me of his ETA.  The team worked quickly to remove a very large wasp nest from under my deck.  They were prompt, very courteous and efficient and they carted the nest away.  Reasonably priced in my opinion. Highly recommend them.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Lex Neva · 2025-06-06**: We've been a customer of Rusty's for years.  He's always prompt, communicative, friendly, and very knowledgeable.  He's extremely careful to avoid contaminating our garden crops.  I'd recommend him to anyone!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Barbara Berke · 2024-09-26**: We had a large hornet nest built on a thin branch hanging precariously over our driveway from the height of the top of the second story of our house. I called two pest companies, who said based on photos that it was out of their reach. I called Rusty, he showed up the next day with his ladders, pole…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jenny D · 2024-08-06**: We have used Rusty, The Bee Hunter, multiple times over the past few years for yellow jacket issues. They have always done an excellent job—professional, effective, and affordable. Highly recommended!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Mary Ellen Kennedy · 2024-08-06**: I am a multiple time return customer.  We have used Rusty three different occasions during the past few years.  My son has an anaphylactic allergy to bees so we are vigilant about not having nests near our home.  Each time we are very satisfied with the results.  His prices are reasonable as well.

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