Before your inspection
- What we look at
- The species, nest location, access and activity near entrances or paths.
- How to prepare
- Keep your distance from the nest. Describe its location or share a photo taken from a safe place.
- Cost & next steps
- Free inspection, followed by a written estimate. We explain the scope before you approve any work.
Scheduling: Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm Eastern. Same-day service may be available, depending on the schedule and your location.
Paper wasps, hornets and yellow jackets can sting repeatedly, and a nest near a door, deck or play area is a real hazard. Castle Exterminators treats wasp, hornet and yellow jacket nests, including nests in the ground and inside wall voids.
We treat nests; we do not offer physical nest removal. After treatment, activity around the nest should decline. Your technician will explain what to expect for your nest and when it is reasonable to deal with an empty nest. Same-day service may be available, depending on the schedule and your location.
Stinging insects we treat
- Paper wasp nests under eaves, railings and decks
- Hornet nests
- Yellow jacket nests, including ground nests
- Nests inside wall voids
- Carpenter bees and fire ants — see carpenter bee and fire ant treatment
Not included, or quoted separately
- Physical removal of nests
- Honey bee swarms or colonies — contact a local beekeeper
Exact coverage, visit frequency and any guarantee depend on your written service agreement.
Wall-void and ground nests need care
Yellow jackets often nest in the ground or inside walls. Blocking the entrance or spraying a store-bought product into the hole can drive the insects into the house or make them more defensive. Keep people and pets away, note where the insects are entering and call us.
Keeping your distance
If someone in your home is allergic to stings, keep them well away from the nest and follow their medical plan. We use EPA-registered products applied according to label directions and will tell you about any re-entry time for the treated area.
Signs you may need this service
- Wasps flying in and out of the same spot under eaves or a deck
- Yellow jackets entering a hole in the lawn or a gap in siding
- A paper nest in a shrub, tree or on the house
- Stinging insects near entrances, play areas or trash cans
How Castle Exterminators handles it
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Call us
Describe the insect and where the nest is. A photo from a safe distance helps.
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Identify
We confirm the species and nest location.
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Treat the nest
Nest treatment applied according to label directions. We do not remove nests.
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What to expect
We explain how activity should decline and when to call us back.
We use EPA-registered products applied according to label directions. Your technician gives product-specific preparation and re-entry instructions when a treatment calls for them.
Frequently asked questions
Do you remove the nest?
No. We treat wasp, hornet and yellow jacket nests; we do not physically remove them.
Can you come today?
Same-day service may be available depending on the schedule and your location. Call (919) 606-8686.
Do you treat nests in walls?
Yes, we treat wall-void nests and ground nests.
Do you handle honey bees?
No. Please contact a local beekeeper for honey bee swarms or colonies.
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Homeowner guides
Practical reading before you book wasp, hornet & yellow jacket treatment.