Wasp & Hornet Control

Locating the nest is half the job. Visible nests under eaves or in trees are straightforward, but a large share of yellowjacket and hornet colonies build inside wall voids, attic spaces, or underground burrows where the entry hole is the only visible clue. We trace wasp flight paths back to their entry point and, for suspected void nests, use a stethoscope or thermal imaging to pinpoint where the colony sits inside the structure before opening anything up.

• Void nests (wall cavities, soffits, attic spaces): insecticidal dust is injected directly into the void through a small access hole, since dust clings to the nest surface and gets carried inward by returning workers, reaching the queen deep inside where a surface spray can't.
• Exposed nests (eaves, branches, porch rails): treated directly with a knockdown application, then physically removed once activity stops to prevent staining, odor, and secondary pests like dermestid beetles feeding on dead larvae.
• Ground nests (yellowjackets): treated at the burrow entrance in the evening when foragers have returned and activity is lowest, minimizing sting risk.
• Entry points on the structure are sealed after the colony is confirmed eliminated, since an old nest scent can attract a new colony to the same spot the following season.

Treatment timing matters as much as placement: we work at dusk or early morning when wasps are inside the nest and less defensive, which is safer for the technician and more effective against the colony as a whole, including the queen.

• Insecticidal dust formulations for wall voids and underground burrows, chosen because dust adheres to nest surfaces and gets tracked inward by the wasps themselves
• Aerosol knockdown foams for exposed, accessible nests
• Bulb dusters and extension applicators to reach voids and elevated nests without unstable ladder work
• Non-toxic, pet- and kid-safe application methods used whenever nest location allows, with stronger residual products reserved for void and underground nests where access is limited
• Protective bee suits, veils, and gloves for technicians working close to an active nest
• Exclusion sealant and foam to close entry points once the nest is confirmed inactive
• Targeted, nest-specific treatment rather than a blanket perimeter spray, since spraying the whole yard doesn't reach a colony hidden in a void