Stinging Insect Nest Removal

Stinging insects like bees, wasps, and hornets are crucial to our ecosystem, but when they build nests close to your home or business, the risks are significant. Our professional nest removal services offer a safe and practical solution. We’ll perform a full inspection, identify the stinging insect species, and remove the nest for you. We’ll also let you know if any factors may be attracting stinging insects to your property, so you can prevent future problems before they start.

At Arrow Exterminating, your safety is our top priority. Our expert team offers stinging insect nest removal in Long Island for year-round protection. Call us today for a free estimate.

What to Do When You Find a Bee, Wasp, or Hornet Nest on Your Property

If you discover a stinging insect nest, be aware that you may already be at risk of getting stung. Aggressive wasps or hornets are more likely to attack if they perceive you as a threat, and they may perceive you as a threat simply by virtue of being in proximity to the nest.

Here’s what you should do when you find a nest:

• Back away to a safe distance
• Try to identify the type of nest if it’s safe to do so – you can use our handy stinging insect nest identification chart for help
• If stinging insects are near the home, keep doors and windows closed
• Keep kids and pets indoors if stinging insects are aggressive or too close
• Call our professional nest removal team for fast and dependable services

What to Expect with Professional Nest Removal Service

We’re committed to handling your nest removal safely and responsibly. To determine the best course of action, we always start with a full inspection of the area to understand the full scope of the issue.

The treatment we recommend will depend on which species of stinging insect you’re dealing with. For example, honeybees are vital to the environment and protected by laws governing how removal may be performed. In these instances, we work closely with local beekeeper partners to create a solution that safeguards your property without harming the bees.

Our three-step nest removal process always includes:

• Inspection: Our technicians will perform a comprehensive assessment of the property and get the full scope of the problem.
• Treatment, Removal, or Relocation: Based on our findings, we’ll implement species-specific removal, relocation, or treatment protocols. Safety and adherence to local regulations are our top priorities.
• Prevention: We’ll work with you to identify and eliminate factors that may attract future nests so you can prevent the next infestation from happening.

Stinging Insect Nest Identification Chart

How to Identify Different Types of Wasp and Hornet Nests

Paper Wasp Nests

As the name suggests, the material of these nests resembles grayish-brown paper. You’ll spot these nests hanging out in spots like under building overhangs or bushes, usually with a single layer of exposed comb. Here are some other characteristics of paper wasp nests:

• The exposed comb layer is typically a few inches wide.
• Upside-down umbrella-shaped with a papery brown-gray material.
• Shrub branches and plant stems are attached to the top of the nest (central stalk) for protection.
• Nests house around 20-75 wasps.

Bald-Faced Hornet Nests

Crafted in the open yet sometimes concealed until winter, their cone- or egg-shaped homes are anchored at significant heights. Other characteristics of bald-faced hornet nests include:

• Nests are gray in color with light brown and grayish stripes.
• Wasps have access through arched openings at the top of the nest, while main entrances are located at the lowest part of the nest.
• Newer nests have a longer, downward tube-shaped entrance.
• These nests can grow to the size of a football or basketball.
• Hornets build these nests attached to a building overhang, utility pole, or wall at least three feet high – or from a tree branch up to 60 feet high.
• Nests house approximately 100-400 workers at peak population and typically grow to about the size of a football or basketball

Mud Dauber Nests

These insects gather mud (giving their name) to create unique brood chambers on walls or hidden within equipment. Here are some other mud dauber nest characteristics to know:

• Structures resemble organ pipes with their tubular shapes.
• These ‘nests’ or ‘brood chambers’ are constructed from mud.
• Mud daubers build these nests on the sides of buildings, equipment, and inside machinery.
• Mud daubers feed on spiders, which they take inside their nests and feed on them.

Yellowjacket Nests

Whether nestled underground or amidst dense shrubbery, these nests are typically shielded by a gray-brown paper envelope. Here’s what to know about yellowjacket nests:

• Nests are built above ground, on branches, or on the sides of buildings.
• The paper envelope cover, which is grayish-brown, is typically hidden.
• These nests house thousands of workers at peak population.
• Yellowjacket nests have a single opening.

When is Wasp or Hornet Nest Removal Needed?

The short answer: as soon as possible. If you discover a nest larger than the size of a fist, call in nest removal professionals.

And overall, we recommend avoiding any nest you find around your home or business. Even seemingly dormant nests may harbor defensive stinging insects. The risk of upsetting bees, wasps, and hornets escalates in high-traffic areas or during the late summer and fall. During this time, there is increased aggression as they prepare for winter.

Professional Wasp Nest Removal on Long Island

Nest removal requires the utmost caution and expertise, which is why it should be handled professionally. At Arrow Exterminating, our bee, wasp, and hornet control team will come out and inspect your property for any nests and insect activity. Along with nest removal, we’ll put together a prevention plan to avoid future nest building.

Whether you have a hornet, bee, or wasp nest, reach out to us and get a free service quote today!

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