Wasp, Hornet & Yellow Jacket Control Service in Indianapolis

Hornet / Wasp / Yellow Jacket Removal

Hornets, wasps, and yellow jackets are some of the most feared and dangerous pests in Indianapolis. Unlike bees, these stinging insects can sting repeatedly and become highly aggressive when their nests are disturbed. Hornets are highly intelligent insects with the ability to recognize and remember human faces. If a nest is disturbed but not fully eliminated, hornets may become increasingly aggressive toward the individual they associate with the threat. This can lead to repeated attacks, making proper treatment and full eradication essential for safety and peace of mind.

The Risks of Stinging Insect Nests

Having a wasp, hornet, or yellow jacket nest on your property poses two main dangers:

• Health Hazard: Stings are painful, and unlike bees, these insects can sting multiple times. For individuals allergic to venom, a single sting can trigger a life-threatening anaphylactic reaction.
• Property Damage: Especially true for yellow jackets and some wasps, nests built within wall voids, attics, or soffits can require costly structural repairs to remove. They chew wood fibers to construct their paper nests, which can weaken certain materials over time.

Our Targeted Elimination Service

Our hornet control service includes a single, targeted treatment designed to eliminate the nest and neutralize the threat. We use professional-grade insecticidal sprays or dusts that kill on contact, ensuring fast knockdown and effective colony control. Treatment is applied directly to the nest or primary traffic areas to maximize impact while minimizing risk to people and pets. Our service tiers are based on the complexity and accessibility of the nest:

1. Tier 1 ($250 minimum): Exposed/Accessible Nests. This covers nests that are visible on eaves, soffits, low branches, railings, or utility boxes. These are nests easily accessible via a standard step ladder (10 ft max).
2. Tier 2 ($350 minimum): High/Difficult/Void Nests. This tier is for nests over 10 feet high (which requires a large extension ladder for safe access), or nests located inside difficult-to-reach areas like wall voids, tree cavities, chimneys, or attics.
3. Tier 3 ($450 minimum): Structural Removal Nests. This applies to nests requiring structural material removal (e.g., cutting drywall, removing fascia, lifting floorboards) to achieve complete eradication. Customer is responsible for all repairs to the structure once the pest is eliminated.

Types of Stinging Pests We Handle

Proper identification is key to effective removal. We treat nests from all common social stinging insects in the Indianapolis area:

• Yellow Jackets: Aggressive, often mistaken for bees, with bright yellow and black markings. They typically build large, underground nests or hidden nests inside wall voids. They are highly attracted to human food and sugary drinks, especially late in the season.
• Paper Wasps: Known for their umbrella-shaped, open-comb nests that hang from eaves, porch ceilings, and branches. They are less aggressive than yellow jackets but will sting if their nest is threatened.
• Hornets (e.g., Bald-faced Hornets): Technically a type of wasp, they build large, enclosed, football-shaped paper nests high in trees or on buildings. They are highly territorial and fiercely defend their nests.

Our Guarantee: A complimentary follow-up visit is included within one week and remains available for up to 30 days if needed. We stand behind the quality of our service, and our goal is to ensure your space remains hornet-free. Whether the nest is in a tree, under eaves, or tucked into a hidden void, we take every precaution to eliminate the danger quickly and safely.

Prices may vary depending on the size of the property, severity of infestation, and complexity of work. There is a $100 missed appointment fee. Prices subject to change without notice.

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