Safe, complete hornet nest elimination that lets your family use your outdoor spaces again without fear.
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Right now, hornets are controlling your property. You peek around corners before stepping outside. Your kids stay indoors during prime playing weather. Even simple yard work becomes a calculated risk.
Professional hornet removal changes everything. We eliminate the nest completely, treat the area to prevent new colonies, and give you back what’s yours – the freedom to use your outdoor spaces without constantly looking over your shoulder.
Within 24 hours of our service, you’ll walk onto your deck confidently. Your kids will play in the yard again. You’ll mow without that knot in your stomach. That’s what complete hornet elimination looks like.
Roger started First Choice Pest Control in 2005 with 26 years of pest control experience already under his belt. We’ve been protecting Owosso families from Michigan’s most aggressive stinging insects ever since.
You get the same experienced technician every visit – not some part-time college student who’s never seen a bald-faced hornet nest. We know where hornets like to build in Shiawassee County’s climate and housing styles.
Owosso’s mature trees and older homes create perfect conditions for both European hornets and bald-faced hornets. These aren’t the wasps you might swat away from a picnic – they’re aggressive defenders that will chase you across your yard and sting repeatedly. Local expertise matters when you’re dealing with insects that can send you to the emergency room.
We inspect every potential nesting area on your property first. Hornets don’t just build in obvious spots – they use wall voids, attic spaces, and areas most homeowners never check. Finding the primary nest plus any satellite activity is step one.
Treatment uses professional-grade equipment designed specifically for hornet colonies. We’re not spraying household bug killer from six feet away and hoping for the best. Our application method ensures the entire colony is eliminated, including hornets that aren’t at the nest during treatment.
After the colony is dead, we remove the nest structure and treat the area to prevent reestablishment. Most hornet jobs are complete within two hours, and you’ll see dead hornets within hours. We return for a follow-up inspection to confirm complete elimination and check for any new activity.
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Our hornet removal service includes nest location, complete colony elimination, nest removal, and preventive treatment of likely nesting areas. You’re not paying for just the spray – you get the full solution.
Owosso’s hornet season runs June through October, with peak danger in August and September when colonies reach maximum size. A single bald-faced hornet nest can house 400+ aggressive defenders by late summer. This timing makes professional removal critical – DIY attempts during peak season often result in multiple stings and incomplete elimination.
We also seal entry points where possible and provide guidance on reducing your property’s attractiveness to scouting queens next season. Michigan hornets overwinter as fertilized queens who scout for new nesting sites each spring. Understanding their behavior helps prevent future infestations before they start.
