entry 04 · Nests start small in April and peak August–September.
Wasps & hornets
Vespula spp. · Dolichovespula maculata
Paper wasps, yellowjackets, and bald-faced hornets — treated at the nest, in the right protective gear, usually in one visit.
One-time treatment from $199
Baseline: detached house, 1,500–2,500 sq ft, low severity. Includes the follow-up noted below. Exact price in writing on site, before work starts.
Price my situationfield signs
What you're probably seeing
- Visible nest larger than a fist
- Nest inside a wall, soffit, or ground cavity
- Steady traffic to one gap in the siding
- Someone in the home is allergic to stings
The instant quote asks about these same signs — the more of them you're seeing, the higher in the range your price lands, and we'd rather show you that math than surprise you with it.
treatment approach
How we treat it
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Confirm the species and the nest
Honey bees are never treated — if it's bees, we stop and connect you with a local keeper who can relocate the colony instead.
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Direct nest treatment
Treated at dawn or dusk when the colony is home, in full gear, with equipment that reaches second-storey eaves without a ladder against your gutters.
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Void nests get dusted, not sealed
Wall and soffit nests are dusted at the entrance and left open for 48 hours — sealing too early pushes agitated yellowjackets into the house. We seal on the recheck.
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Removal where it's safe
Exposed paper nests come down once the colony is dead. Ground and void nests stay; abandoned nests are never reused by yellowjackets.
Covered year-round?
Yes — wasps & hornets are covered on the Foundation plan ($69/visit, quarterly), including free re-treats between visits.
before we arrive
Your prep checklist
Ten minutes of prep does more for results than an extra gallon of anything we could spray. Here's the whole list — nothing hidden until the confirmation email.
- Keep everyone (especially pets) away from the nest area the day of service
- Close nearby windows before the appointment
- Flag the nest location with something visible from the driveway if it's subtle
- Tell us about sting allergies when you book — it changes how we schedule
the honesty block
What to realistically expect
- Straggler wasps return to the nest site for 24–48 hours; that's normal, not failure
- Late-season colonies (August–October) are the largest and most defensive — earlier is cheaper and calmer
- Nests die naturally at the first hard frost; if it's late October, we'll tell you when waiting is the honest answer
next step
Get a number, not a pitch
Six questions, real arithmetic, and a range your technician confirms in writing before any work starts.
or call (503) 555-0164 — Mon–Fri 7:30 am – 5:30 pm · Sat 8 am – 1 pm