How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%100+58.7Reliability 26%99+25.8Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 100Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.100SCORELocal Buzz Pest Solutions
Novi, MI · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #5Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 141 pest control services · 5.0★ from 167 Google reviews
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Customers hired Local Buzz Pest Solutions for 3 kinds of job.
Local Buzz Pest Solutions for hornet & wasp extermination
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Local Buzz Pest control! Dave did a great job! One stop shop! I called the day before and Dave was great! Came out first thing the next morning! He was quick, thorough, explained what he was doing for us “ bee extermination “ and his Great assist Gus was Fantastic! I recommend their services. Great local business…
Dave was friendly, professional and answered right away when I called We had a wasp problem and he was willing to make a visit on Labor Day afternoon The activity died down after a storm so I rescheduled when they started getting into our house again He came and assessed the problem, did the treatment and thoroughly…
Dave was absolutely amazing, came same day within the hour and got rid of my wasp problem. I will use him for any future bug needs
Dave was amazing! I had a bee situation at my house that was kinda an emergency (to me anyways) and Dave was quick to respond and at my house within 30 minutes. He took care of the bee problem efficiently, was professional and reasonably priced. I highly recommend Dave if you ever have any bee problems at your house.
Dave spent more than 30 minutes looking for a bee nest that we believe we have. Was very kind and thorough. I highly recommend local buzz solutions!
Dave was great- fair pricing and did a late night call when wasps came in to my house to make it their full time residence. Thanks again.
Working with Dave at Local Buzz has been a great experience. He’s responsive, friendly, professional, and genuinely the real deal. He came out quickly to treat the exterior of our home for pests and took care of an underground yellow jacket nest that we discovered in our shrubs. We also found a wasp nest tucked…
Great experience with Local Buzz Pest Solutions! He came out quickly to treat a yellow jacket nest and took care of the problem professionally. Friendly, responsive, and highly recommend!
Dave and Leo arrived promptly to take care of my pest problem! Both gentlemen were cordial and I enjoyed our conversations while Dave VERY PROFESSIONALLY and efficiently solved my problem. It’s been more than a week since the application Dave used and I haven’t had ANY recurrence of the pests flying around me or…
We needed to have a wasp nest removed from our porch quickly since we are having the house painted. The response was quick, service scheduled and done in the same day! Affordable, friendly service. And nobody got stung!
Dave from Local Buzz Pest Solutions came today and took care of the huge hornet nest by our porch. Great service. Highly recommend.
Nice, very fast and thorough. Very professional, knowledgeable and courteous.Would recommend and use their services again.
Dave was an amazing help with giving me tips and tricks on how to get the bees out of my house even though we lived to far he was still willing to help me with solving my beer issues we were having thank you so much Dave for helping us. - Heather & Kyle
Dave did a fantastic job! He responded right away when I reached out and was able to come out on short notice. He arrived promptly at the time he said he would and was able to eradicate our bee hive in less than 20 minutes. He even offered to come back free of charge if we still had any lingering bees, but…
Dave was an absolute pleasure to work with! He was quick to respond and took care of the large hornet nest with ease. I would happily recommend him to anyone looking for pest control. Thanks again, Dave!
I called Dave on a Thursday evening after seeing a nest of yellowkackets next to one of the entrance doors to my house. It was already close to 6 pm when I left him a voicemail and he got back to me within an hour. Shortly after Dave showed up at my house and took care of the nest. On the phone, he explained the…
I had a great experience with Local Buzz! I called because we had a large number of bees/wasps going in and out of an opening right next to our front porch, and with my kids playing outside, I was really worried about it. Dave came out almost immediately and took care of the problem for us. He was responsive,…
I wasn’t sure what to expect when I called Local Buzz Pest Solutions to deal with a yellow jacket nest in our basement. What I got was a prompt response from the owner Dave who came out the same day and immediately and efficiently took care of the problem. We identified several other problem areas while he was…
I couldn’t recommend Dave more! He came to our house the same day I called about removing a wasp nest in our basement ceiling. (In fact, he was at my home with 90 minutes of my call.) Dave was informative and clearly explained the removal process. In 30 minutes, he treated and removed the nest, treated the area,…
If you need help with critters or bees, Local Buzz Pest Solutions is the answer to your problem. Dave is the nicest owner you could ask for. He’s reliable, on time, courteous and amazing. His prices are more than fair and he does quality work. Don’t even bother looking elsewhere. You won’t find better. I’m so glad…
Dave was excellent! Very friendly, knowledgeable educated us on the bees that we had. I would recommend this business to all! I know who we are calling next time!
I called dave in the morning and he came out later that day and handled both of the hornet/bees nest I had! Super nice and easy too work with. Recommended too friends and family!
My wife and I noticed a yellow jacket nest inside brick of our house this weekend. I called Local Buzz because if online reviews and his ability to scan interior walls to make sure hadn’t expanded into house. I called Monday morning. He was up front with his schedule. He kept me posted up until his arrival. He…
Courteous and professional to talk to. Knowledgeable about processes relating to yellow jacket logistics.
I had some landscaping work scheduled when I discovered a yellow jacket nest on my property. Fortunately, Dave was able to come out and take care of it within three hours, so my landscaping project won’t be delayed at all. I was very pleased with the service. The yellow jackets are gone, and my yard is peaceful again. Five stars for Local Buzz!
Dave from Local Buzz Pest Solutions was fantastic to work with. He responded promptly, took the time to explain the issue and the best solution to remediate. His pricing was fair and transparent, and I appreciated his honesty and professionalism throughout the process. If you’re looking for a knowledgeable, reliable…
Dave was prompt in returning my phone call. (Literally a couple of minutes). He made room in his schedule to come same day (2 other companies I called did not). He even called and asked to show up 90 minutes ahead of the scheduled appt.time. Dave answered all of my questions, explained things in simple terms and…
Dave came out when he said he would and assessed our bee problem and went to work. We are now watching the results for the next few days. Dave is very knowledgeable and a pleasure to talk with.
Great service, Mr.Dave was very kind, he informed me of every step he made educating me. 6 stars if I could give one!
Dave was excellent—very knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely kind. He came out promptly after my call and even offered a second treatment as a precaution because he wanted to make sure the problem was fully resolved. That level of care and commitment to customer satisfaction is rare. I wish I could give him six stars. Highly recommend!
Dave was very professional Communicated very well, quite possibly one of the best in the area as well as the surrounding areas. I’m a repeat customer and will continue to be one. Took care of my wasp problem and both times he came out same day. Would recommend Dave every time to anyone experiencing insect or animal…
So thankful for Dave! Having a puppy I was worried with the bees I had in my yard! Very knowledgeable and honest when it came to pricing and explaining everything.
Fantastic customer service and expertise! Highly recommend for all of your pest problems!
Dave was on time and very professional. Would definitely use again and highly recommend!
Dave's service was great in October 2025! He communicated promptly and thoroughly. The price was very reasonable. The delivery was prompt. The service worked exactly as described. Dave was also very friendly.
Excellent customer service, very knowledgeable, timely and attentive. Cleaned up any mess he made, and didn’t make the access hole any larger than necessary to get the job done! Quoted over the phone, and I was charged exactly that.
The Local Buzz is THE place to call for pest control!! I had yellow jackets coming into the house. He responded immediately to my call, came out to take care of the problem within a couple hours. Dave was very professional and within minutes found the nest and treated the area promptly. If you have any household…
I contacted Local Buzz after discovering we had a wasp nest on our chimney and wasps started entering our home. Dave came out the same day and took care of the problem. He arrived exactly at the time promised. He was prompt, friendly and professional! I highly recommend!
Dave was able to come out same-day of my call to deal with a wasp infestation. He was very polite, prompt, and effective at resolving the problem. Would definitely recommend!!
Dave and his partner Guss the golden retriever were fantastic. We called Dave mid afternoon on a Saturday, he was here with in 30 minutes. Evaluated our wasp problem from the outside of our house (foundation crack) to thermally checking the walls on the inside of the house. Looking for nests. After carefully…
We had a great experience with Local Buzz Peat Removal for a sticky nest situation. Good communication and successful remediation! Can’t ask for more.
Dave was amazing! Came within 24 hours and removed our in ground wasp nest without incident!
Excellent service! No more bees 🐝.
Dave was great! Very friendly and accommodating to our schedule. Arrived, sprayed for the wasps, and let us pet his dog, Gus, all in under 30 mins! We were told he guaranteed his work and would come back if the wasps were not gone within the allotted time needed for the spray to work. I would definitely recommend his work!!
Great communication from Dave,arriving exactly the time he promised.Friendly,knowledgeable and explained what he was doing.Encouraged me to call him back if situation needed to be addressed again.
Super service! Came out immediately to solve my ground wasp problem!! I will be raving about this exterminating experience for a long time!!
Dave was great and I highly recommend Local Buzz Pest Solutions. He answered the phone when I called, described the services he offered, guaranteed his work, and I was able to schedule him for the next day. He communicated when running a few minutes behind and charged the lower end of his quoted price. Five stars!
Dave was responsive to our underground bee’s nest. He showed us the nest and told us to call back if needed. Thank you Dave.
Dave came out on Labor Day to exterminate the yellow jackets that were nesting in the chimney. They gained acess through the mortar. Dave was prompt and professional and he guarantees his work.
Had a bee problem. Answered quickly and gave a great price. Was also able to come same day. Once he got here, he explained the game plan and got to work! Also guaranteed his work, but let’s hope I don’t have to call him back! Left no more than 20 minutes ago and already seeing progress.
Dave showed up within 30 minutes of my call and KNOCKED IT OUT OF THE PARK, on the Friday of Labor Day weekend. Took care of the problem in no time at all and gave me some peace of mind. If you’re shopping around, your search can start and stop here. Dave is the man!
I called Dave on a Saturday morning around 11:15 am. We chatted about the possibility of a wasps nest or bees. Dave said he could harvest the bees if indeed they were honey bees. Which was what we were looking for. Dave said that he could come immediately to take a look at what we had. Within 45 minutes Dave…
Dave was able to locate THREE carpenter bees nests (I thought I only had one!) and have them eradicated almost immediately! He even took extra care to remove the bee waste markings from our white siding. He was very knowledgeable about bee behaviors and knew exactly what to look for and how to fix it. His…
Had a bee issue in my gutter area and crack in my slab. Tried everything but word of mouth Dave was the best. Came out very fast and went to work. Stands by his work and super friendly. Will be coming back to him for my future bee issues. Thanks Dave!
Dave was so awesome!! I called in a PANIC about a yellow jacket nest in my chimney around 7pm on a Saturday. He was at my house within 18hrs and did a thorough inspection where he found 2 more ground wasp nests we hadn't known about yet. He explained everything very well both before and after the service. I was very…
We called Local Buzz (Livonia) Pest Solutions for a wasp nest removal and David came over within 1/2 hour. He did a thorough job removing a lively underground wasp nest and charged a fair and reasonable price. I’d highly recommend using his services again.
Highly recommend Dave, he came out fast, he was professional and personal.
Dave was great!! He arrived on time for our appointment, he was friendly and knowledgeable and he kept us informed during the entire process. We had a hornets nest in the attic and he dealt with it professionally and guaranteed his work. Would definitely recommend him!
Dave was wonderful came on time, communicated well, even showed the kids parts of the bee hive he removed through the window! Would highly recommend using Dave!
Dave was very prompt with returning my initial call, said he would be here at 5:30 pm and was knocking on my door at 5:30 pm. He was very professional in diagnosing my wasp problem and treating the problem knowing that we have a dog. He guarantees his work and if they come back he said give him a call and he would return.
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Jobs customers hired them for
| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
|---|---|---|
| Hornet & wasp extermination | 69 | $106–$282 |
| Mosquito extermination | 2 | $72–$111 |
| Bee extermination | 2 | $196–$426 |




