Hornet, Yellowjacket & Wasp Nest Removal

Safe Removal and Long-Term Prevention for Stinging Insects

Stinging insects around eaves, decks, play areas, or entry points can quickly make a property unsafe. Effective control requires correct species identification, safe nest neutralization, and preventive treatments to discourage rebuilding in the same locations.

Pestcom Pest Management provides professional hornet, yellowjacket, and wasp control services designed to remove active nests and reduce repeat activity throughout the season.

Why Wasps, Yellowjackets, and Hornets Show Up

These insects are attracted to food sources, shelter, and protected nesting areas.

Common attractants include:

• Sugary drinks, fallen fruit, and open trash
• Protein sources such as grills and pet food
• Heavy insect activity near exterior lighting
• Protected areas like eaves, soffits, pergolas, sheds, and deck undersides

Queens emerge in spring, colonies grow through summer, and activity often peaks in late summer and early fall if nests aren’t addressed early.

Common Concerns With Stinging Insects

• Painful stings — most wasps and yellowjackets can sting multiple times
• Aggressive nest defense near doors, decks, and play areas
• Repeat nesting in the same locations if conditions remain favorable

Species We Commonly Treat

• Paper wasps – open, umbrella-style nests under eaves, porch ceilings, and light fixtures
• Yellowjackets – nests in ground cavities, wall voids, and landscape edges
• Bald-faced hornets – large aerial paper nests on trees and structures
• Mud daubers – small mud tubes on siding and garages (typically less aggressive, but still a nuisance near entries)

Where Nests Are Found

• Eaves, soffits, and porch ceilings
• Pergolas, play sets, and deck undersides
• Fence lines, sheds, and garage rafters
• Valve boxes, wall voids, and utility penetrations
• Ground cavities near landscape borders and retaining walls

Signs of Active Nesting

• Repeated flight paths to a single point
• Paper debris or chewed wood fibers beneath forming nests
• Persistent activity near trash, patios, or outdoor eating areas

Our Hornet, Yellowjacket & Wasp Control Process

1) Inspection & Identification

We identify the species, locate active and satellite nests, and assess conditions that encourage nesting such as food sources, shelter points, and entry gaps.

2) Safe Nest Neutralization & Removal

• Targeted treatments matched to species and nest location
• Careful physical removal of accessible nests and residue
• Void treatments when nests connect to wall or soffit cavities

3) Exterior Barrier & Harborage Reduction

• Strategic treatments at eaves, soffit seams, fascia gaps, decks, and utility penetrations
• Guidance on trash handling, grill cleanup, and fallen fruit management
• Recommendations for sealing, screening, and weather-stripping

4) Follow-Up & Seasonal Prevention

Maintenance plans through spring and summer help interrupt new queen starts and prevent late-season pressure, reducing the chance of repeat nesting.

Prevention Checklist

• Use tight-fitting lids on trash and recycling bins
• Rinse containers before recycling
• Clean grills after use and avoid leaving pet food outside
• Reduce night lighting near doors or use warmer bulbs
• Trim vegetation touching structures
• Inspect eaves, soffits, and play structures regularly