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Wasp and Hornet Nest Removal Without Pesticides
Our wasp and hornet nest removal service takes out the nests that put people at risk, and it does it without spraying poison around your home. Yellowjackets, bald-faced hornets, European hornets and European paper wasps are physically removed. Native paper wasps are moved instead, because they eat garden pests.
Because the nest itself comes out, nothing is left to rot inside a wall, a soffit or the ground. Send a photo first. Knowing the exact insect tells us how to handle it safely.
Signs You Need Wasp and Hornet Nest Removal
- Wasps flying in and out of one gap in siding, trim, a soffit or a vent
- A gray, football-shaped paper nest in a tree, shrub or under an overhang
- A steady stream of yellowjackets using a single hole in the lawn or under brush
- Chewing, crackling or buzzing sounds behind drywall or a ceiling
- Large wasps around a porch light or window after dark (often European hornets)
- Umbrella-shaped paper combs under eaves, railings, grills or play sets
How Our Wasp and Hornet Nest Removal Works
The same four steps on every job
1
Send a Photo
Call or text 419-614-6445 with a picture and where the nest is. A photo from a safe distance is plenty.
2
Identify and Quote
We confirm the species and explain the plan with a free virtual quote before anyone arrives.
3
Remove the Nest
Dangerous nests are taken out by hand or by vacuum, with no pesticides. Native paper wasps are relocated.
4
Help Prevent a Repeat
We point out what drew them in and share our guide to sealing gaps, vents and siding.
Which Wasps We Remove and Which We Move
Removed Without Pesticides
- Yellowjackets in walls, attics and the ground
- Bald-faced hornets and their big gray nests
- European hornets, the large wasps that fly at night
- European paper wasps, an introduced species
Always Relocated
- Native paper wasps, which hunt caterpillars
- Honeybees (see our honeybee removal page)
- Bumblebees
- Cicada killers moved away from foot traffic
Not sure which one you have? Our wasp, bee and hornet identification guide walks through the differences, and our page on native vs. European paper wasps explains why we save one and not the other.
Why Spray Often Makes Wall Nests Worse
A yellowjacket nest inside a wall can hold thousands of workers. Spraying the entrance usually kills only the wasps near the hole. The rest of the colony stays inside, and some chew a new way out, sometimes into the living space.
Taking the nest out ends the problem at the source. It also means there’s no dead nest left in the wall to smell or draw beetles. Read more in yellowjackets in your walls and why DIY wasp spray often backfires.
Helpful Reading
- What to expect from wasp nest removal
- Bald-faced hornets and their gray paper nests
- European hornets: the wasp that flies at night
- Why ground yellowjacket nests are so dangerous
Where We Work
We serve Northwest Ohio, Southern Michigan and Eastern Indiana from two offices: our Main Office in Loudon Township and our Bryan, OH Office. Find your town in our service area, or see all four of our services.
Wasp and Hornet Nest Removal FAQs
About Wasp and Hornet Nest Removal
Do you use any pesticides for wasp and hornet nest removal?
No. Nests are removed by hand or with a vacuum, and no poison is sprayed at your home. That is also why a beekeeper can do this work without a pesticide license.
Will you remove a paper wasp nest under my eaves?
It depends on the species. European paper wasps can be removed. Native paper wasps are relocated, because they help control garden pests. A clear photo usually tells us which one you have.
Can you take out a yellowjacket nest inside a wall?
Yes. We find where the nest sits and take it out, instead of spraying the entrance and leaving the colony inside. See signs of a hidden wall nest for what to watch for.
Is a hornet nest in a tree something to worry about?
Bald-faced hornets defend their nest hard, and a tree by a driveway, play set or doorway puts people close to it. If the nest is far from where anyone walks, it may be fine to leave. Send a photo and we’ll give you an honest answer.
Before You Call
What should I avoid doing before you arrive?
Don’t spray, plug the hole, mow over a ground nest or knock the nest down. Keep kids and pets back. Our guide to staying safe around nests has more tips.
How do I get a quote?
Text a photo and a short description of where the nest is to 419-614-6445. Quotes are free and done virtually from your photo.
Do you cover my town?
We serve Northwest Ohio, Southern Michigan and Eastern Indiana. Check the service area list, or text your address and we’ll let you know.
Need Wasp and Hornet Nest Removal?
Free virtual quotes. No poison sprays. Bees and native paper wasps are always moved, never killed.
