Pest service
Wasp & Hornet Control
A wasp or hornet nest near a doorway or play area is a real sting risk. Call and describe where the nest is, and you will be connected with an independent pest control provider serving your area.
Your call is connected to an independent pest control provider, subject to availability in your area.
Common signs
- Paper nests under eaves, decks or railings
- Yellow jackets flying in and out of a hole in the ground or a wall
- Large gray football-shaped nests in trees or shrubs
- Steady wasp traffic near a gap in siding or soffit
- Wasps indoors near windows
- Increased stinging insects around trash and food outdoors
What a technician typically checks
A technician typically identifies the insect and nest location and explains how the nest can be treated and removed safely, including nests hidden in walls or underground.
Before the visit
Keep people and pets away from the nest, do not seal a nest opening in a wall (they may chew inside), and do not try to knock nests down. Anyone with a sting allergy should keep well away.
Frequently asked questions
Can I remove a wasp nest myself?
Small, exposed nests are sometimes handled by homeowners, but hidden, large or high nests and yellow jackets are best left to a professional.
Are honey bees treated too?
Honey bee swarms and hives are usually relocated by a beekeeper rather than treated. Honey bees are not handled through this line; contact a local beekeeper.
When are wasps most active?
Colonies grow through summer and are often largest and most defensive in late summer and early fall.
Where to call from
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