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You shouldn’t have to avoid your own backyard because wasps have taken over. When we eliminate that nest threatening your deck or porch, you get your outdoor space back without the constant worry about painful stings.
Your children can play outside again. Your family barbecues don’t get interrupted by aggressive yellow jackets. You can trim bushes, mow the lawn, and enjoy your property without looking over your shoulder.
Most Burton homeowners are surprised how quickly professional wasp removal restores their peace of mind. No more jumping every time you hear buzzing near the house.
Roger started First Choice Pest Control in 2005, but his wasp removal expertise goes back 26 years. We’ve handled everything from massive yellow jacket colonies under Burton porches to paper wasp nests tucked inside mailboxes and light fixtures.
You get the same experienced technician every visit, not part-time college students learning on your property. We’ve earned recognition from Angie’s List and Home Advisor because Burton families know they can count on us when stinging insects become dangerous.
Our family-owned approach means we answer to you, not corporate shareholders. That’s why we offer price matching, senior and veteran discounts, and no binding contracts that trap you into services you don’t need.
First, we locate every nest on your property. Yellow jackets often build underground colonies in old rodent burrows that aren’t obvious until you step on them and they erupt. Paper wasps prefer eaves and overhangs. Bald-faced hornets create large aerial nests in trees that can reach 14 inches across.
Next, we treat the nests with professional-grade products that eliminate the entire colony, not just the wasps you can see. Our specialized equipment lets us reach nests safely without agitating the insects and making them more aggressive toward your family.
Finally, we remove the nest structure and treat the area to prevent reinfestation. We also identify and seal potential entry points where wasps might try to rebuild next season. Most Burton properties are completely clear within 24 hours of our treatment.
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Burton’s location in Genesee County means dealing with Michigan’s three most aggressive wasp species during peak season. German yellow jackets nest inside walls and attics, often chewing through drywall as colonies expand. Eastern yellow jackets build underground colonies that can house up to 5,000 wasps by late summer.
Paper wasps create umbrella-shaped nests under your deck railings and porch eaves using chewed wood fiber. These European invaders have spread throughout Burton and often outcompete native species while becoming increasingly aggressive near human activity, especially around garbage cans and outdoor dining areas.
Bald-faced hornets build the largest nests, sometimes housing thousands of workers by August and September. Despite their name, they’re actually yellow jackets with distinctive black and white markings. Their colonies become most dangerous during late summer when worker populations peak and food sources become scarce.
Most wasp nest emergencies in Burton get addressed within 24-48 hours of your call, often same-day for dangerous situations near high-traffic areas. We keep our service area focused on Genesee County specifically so we can respond faster than larger companies spread across multiple regions.
Aggressive species like bald-faced hornets near playsets or walkways get priority treatment because of the immediate danger they pose to your family. When you call, you’re talking directly to our local team, not a call center, so we can give you a realistic timeframe right away and get someone out to assess the situation quickly.
We understand that discovering a wasp nest creates immediate stress, especially when children or pets are at risk. Stinging insect nests near entryways or outdoor living spaces can’t wait – that’s when people get hurt trying to use their own property.
Yellow jackets in Burton are more compact with bold yellow and black stripes, while paper wasps are slender with longer legs that dangle during flight. Yellow jackets nest underground or inside wall voids, creating colonies of thousands by late summer that become extremely aggressive when disturbed.
Paper wasps build smaller, umbrella-shaped nests under eaves and overhangs using chewed wood fiber mixed with their saliva. They’re generally less aggressive than yellow jackets unless you directly threaten their nest. European paper wasps have become increasingly common in Burton and surrounding Genesee County areas.
The biggest difference is behavior during late summer. Yellow jackets become scavengers, aggressively pursuing sugary foods around garbage cans and outdoor dining areas. Paper wasps typically only sting when their nest is directly disturbed, but both species can sting repeatedly unlike honeybees.
DIY wasp nest removal in Burton is dangerous and often makes the situation worse by agitating the entire colony. Unlike bees that sting once and die, wasps can sting repeatedly and release alarm pheromones that attract hundreds of angry insects to attack. Michigan sees thousands of wasp sting hospitalizations annually.
Bald-faced hornets are particularly aggressive and will attack with little provocation when their nest is disturbed. Yellow jacket colonies can contain up to 5,000 wasps by late summer, and ground nests often collapse when stepped on, causing an eruption of angry insects that can pursue you across your property.
Professional removal uses specialized equipment, protective gear, and treatment methods that homeowners don’t have access to. We also know how to locate satellite colonies that DIY attempts often miss, preventing the wasps from rebuilding in the same area next season and creating an ongoing problem.
Late summer through early fall is when wasp colonies in Burton reach their peak size and become most aggressive. August and September are particularly dangerous because worker populations are at their highest – sometimes thousands per colony – and natural food sources become scarce.
During this time, yellow jackets shift from hunting insects to scavenging for sugary foods, making them more likely to clash with humans around outdoor dining areas, garbage bins, and anywhere sweet drinks are present. Their aggressive behavior increases significantly as they compete for limited resources before winter kills the colony.
Queen wasps start building nests in spring, but colonies don’t become a serious threat until mid to late summer when they can house massive populations. By October, most colonies die off naturally except for new queens seeking overwintering sites, but the peak danger period requires professional intervention for safe removal.
Wasp nest removal costs in Burton vary based on nest size, location, and species, but Genesee County homeowners typically pay between $84-$830 for professional stinging insect control. Multiple nests, hard-to-reach locations like inside walls, or large aerial nests may increase the price.
We provide upfront pricing with no hidden fees and offer price matching for reasonable competitors’ rates. Senior citizens, veterans, and first responders receive special discounts because we believe people who’ve served our community deserve recognition for their service.
Early treatment is always less expensive than waiting. Wasp colonies grow rapidly throughout summer, and larger infestations require more time, materials, and specialized equipment to eliminate completely. Addressing the problem when you first notice activity saves money and prevents dangerous encounters with your family.
Yes, we guarantee complete wasp elimination and provide free follow-up service if any activity returns between scheduled visits. Our approach targets the entire colony using professional-grade treatments, not just the visible wasps, ensuring the problem doesn’t come back to threaten your family again.
We also treat potential nesting sites and seal entry points to prevent wasps from rebuilding in the same location next season. Most Burton properties remain wasp-free after our initial treatment, but we monitor results and adjust our approach if needed without charging you extra.
Your satisfaction is guaranteed because we earn your business through results, not binding contracts that trap you into services. If you’re not completely satisfied with our wasp nest removal service, we’ll return at no charge until the problem is completely resolved and your property is safe again.
