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You shouldn’t have to avoid your own backyard because hornets have made it their territory. When we eliminate hornet nests completely, your outdoor spaces become yours again.
No more watching your kids from the window instead of letting them play outside. No more canceling barbecues because aggressive hornets keep dive-bombing your guests. No more jumping every time you hear buzzing near your porch.
Professional hornet removal in Bridgeport means you get your peace of mind back. Your family can relax in your yard, your property stays protected from structural damage, and you can focus on enjoying your home instead of worrying about what’s nesting in your eaves or attic.
We’ve been protecting Bridgeport families since 2005. Roger brings 26 years of hands-on experience to every hornet removal, and we’ve built our reputation on doing things differently than the big chains.
You get the same trained technician every visit, not a rotating cast of part-time college students who don’t know your property. We’ve earned awards from Angie’s List and Home Advisor because we understand that hornet problems in Michigan require local expertise.
Bridgeport’s location in Saginaw County means dealing with European hornets that nest in attics and wall voids, plus the aggressive species homeowners often mistake for true hornets. We know which pests are active when and where they’re most likely to cause problems on your specific property.
First, we locate the nest by observing hornet flight patterns and checking common nesting spots like eaves, attics, and wall voids. European hornets in Michigan often build inside structures where you can’t see the full nest from the outside.
Next, we treat the nest at the optimal time – typically after dark when most hornets are inside and less active. We use specialized equipment and industry-approved techniques to eliminate the entire colony, not just the visible workers.
Finally, we remove the nest completely and seal any entry points to prevent future infestations. We don’t just spray and leave – we ensure total elimination and monitor for any remaining activity. If hornets return within our guarantee period, we come back at no charge because the job isn’t done until your home stays hornet-free.
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European hornets are the only true hornets in Michigan, and they’re particularly common in the Bridgeport area. These large insects often nest in hollow trees, attics, and wall voids around homes. Unlike other stinging insects, European hornets can be active at night and are attracted to porch lights.
By late summer, an average hornet nest houses 200 to 400 workers, making professional removal essential for family safety. Michigan sees thousands of hospitalizations annually from wasp and hornet stings, with European hornets capable of stinging repeatedly and causing severe pain due to their high-acetylcholine venom.
Many homeowners in Bridgeport also encounter bald-faced hornets, which are actually a type of yellowjacket but build the large, football-shaped nests people associate with hornets. These aggressive defenders will attack with little provocation when their nest is threatened, making DIY removal attempts extremely dangerous for you and your family.
Most hornet emergencies in Bridgeport can be addressed within 24-48 hours of your call, often sooner for urgent situations involving nests near high-traffic areas or children’s play spaces. We understand that some pest problems can’t wait, especially when dealing with aggressive species that pose immediate danger to your family.
When you call, you’re talking directly to our local team, not a call center. We can usually give you a realistic timeframe right on the phone and get someone out to assess the situation quickly.
We keep our service area focused on Genesee and Saginaw Counties specifically so we can maintain faster response times than larger companies spread across multiple regions. Emergency situations like active hornet nests get priority scheduling because we know every hour matters when your family’s safety is at risk.
European hornets are the only true hornets in Michigan, and they’re significantly larger than most wasps – reaching up to 1.5 inches in length. They have brown bodies with yellow markings and build nests in hollow trees, attics, or wall voids rather than the exposed, football-shaped nests you might expect.
Many insects people call “hornets” in Michigan are actually yellowjackets or other wasps. Bald-faced hornets, despite their name, are yellowjackets that build large aerial nests. These species are more aggressive than true European hornets but smaller in size.
The key difference for homeowners is behavior and nesting habits. European hornets are generally less aggressive unless their nest is directly threatened, but they can be active at night and are attracted to lights. Yellowjackets and bald-faced hornets are more defensive of their territory and will attack with less provocation, making professional identification and removal crucial for your safety.
Hornet nests in attics and wall voids require specialized techniques because you can’t see the full extent of the colony from the outside. We start by conducting a thorough inspection to locate the nest entrance and determine how far the colony extends into your home’s structure.
Treatment involves applying targeted dust or aerosol products directly into the void space where the nest is located. The dust continues killing emerging hornets for months in protected areas, ensuring complete colony elimination even if we can’t physically access every part of the nest.
We never seal the entrance until we’re certain all hornets are dead, because trapped hornets will try to escape into your living space, creating a dangerous situation inside your home. After elimination is complete, we remove accessible nest material and seal entry points to prevent future infestations in the same location.
Hornets don’t reuse old nests, but they may build new nests in the same general area if the conditions that attracted them originally still exist. European hornets look for protected cavities like attics, wall voids, and hollow trees that provide shelter from weather and predators.
After we remove a nest, we seal the entry points and address conditions that made your property attractive to hornets in the first place. This includes eliminating moisture sources, removing decaying wood, and sealing gaps around your home’s exterior that provide access to nesting sites.
However, new hornet colonies can establish themselves in different locations on your property each year. That’s why many of our Bridgeport customers choose ongoing seasonal protection rather than waiting for problems to develop. Regular inspections and preventative treatments catch new activity before nests become established and dangerous.
Hornet activity in Michigan essentially stops during winter months as colonies die off and only fertilized queens survive to start new nests the following spring. However, we do handle winter calls for nest removal and property preparation to prevent future infestations.
Winter is actually an ideal time to remove old nests and seal entry points because there’s no risk of active hornets defending the area. We can safely access attic nests, wall voids, and other protected areas that would be dangerous to approach during active season.
We also recommend winter inspections to identify potential nesting sites and address structural issues that attract hornets. Sealing gaps, fixing moisture problems, and removing attractants during the off-season prevent new colonies from establishing themselves when queens emerge in spring. This proactive approach is more effective and less expensive than emergency removal during peak hornet season.
Don’t attempt to remove or disturb the nest yourself. Hornets become extremely aggressive when their colony is threatened and can sting repeatedly, unlike bees that lose their stinger. European hornets have particularly painful stings due to high acetylcholine content in their venom.
Keep family members and pets away from the area, and avoid using lawn equipment or doing yard work near the nest location. Vibrations and loud noises can trigger defensive behavior from the entire colony, putting you at risk of multiple stings.
Call us immediately for professional assessment and removal. We have the specialized equipment and experience to eliminate hornet nests safely without putting your family in danger. While you’re waiting for our technician, mark the nest location from a safe distance so we can locate it quickly, but don’t get close enough to disturb the hornets or take photos that might provoke an attack.
