Wasps, hornets, and bees build nests in and around NYC buildings during spring and summer, creating stinging hazards for residents, workers, and customers. Paper wasps nest under eaves and in wall voids. Yellow jackets build ground nests and inside building walls. Carpenter bees bore into wood structures. Bugged Out Pest Management provides professional wasp and bee control across all five NYC boroughs.
Signs of Wasp & Bee Removal Problems
Watch for visible nests under eaves, in gutters, or on building facades, increased wasp or bee activity near your building, wasps entering and exiting wall voids or soffits, and carpenter bee holes (perfectly round, dime-sized) in wood structures.
Our IPM Approach
Our approach includes identification of the specific species (wasps, hornets, bees require different approaches), professional nest removal with proper protective equipment, treatment of nesting areas to prevent re-establishment, and structural repairs to seal wall voids and other nesting sites.
Why Hire a Professional
Wasp and hornet nest removal can be dangerous — disturbed colonies become aggressive and can inflict multiple stings. Some individuals have severe allergic reactions. Professional technicians have proper protective equipment and the expertise to safely remove nests. For carpenter bees, professional treatment protects wood structures from ongoing damage.
Service Areas
We provide wasp & bee removal services across all five NYC boroughs:
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it dangerous to remove a wasp nest myself?
Yes, it can be. Disturbing a wasp or hornet nest triggers aggressive defense behavior. Yellow jacket nests can contain thousands of individuals. Professional removal with proper equipment is the recommended approach, especially for large nests or hard-to-reach locations.
When are wasps most active in NYC?
Wasp activity begins in spring when queens emerge and build new nests. Populations peak in late summer (August-September). Fall is when wasps become most aggressive as colonies decline and food sources diminish.
Do you remove honey bee nests?
We work with beekeepers for honey bee colony relocation when possible. Honey bees are important pollinators, and live removal and relocation is the preferred approach. For situations where relocation is not feasible, we provide professional removal.
Can wasps damage my building?
Carpenter bees can cause structural damage by boring into wood. Paper wasps and yellow jackets do not damage structures directly but can build nests in wall voids, attics, and soffits that create access issues and stinging hazards.
Will wasps come back after nest removal?
Treated and removed nests will not be reused. However, the same location may attract new queens the following spring. Sealing entry points and treating potential nesting areas reduces the chance of new nests in the same spot.