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You’ll reclaim your yard without the constant threat of aggressive yellow jackets chasing you or your kids. No more avoiding certain areas of your property or worrying about unexpected encounters near garbage cans, decks, or garden areas.
These aren’t honeybees we’re talking about. Yellow jackets are aggressive social wasps that will sting multiple times and actually chase you if they feel threatened. By late summer, their colonies can house thousands of workers, all defending their nest with zero hesitation.
Once we eliminate the active colony and remove the nest, you’ll have your outdoor space back. Your family can enjoy barbecues, kids can play in the yard, and you won’t have to sprint from your car to your front door anymore.
We’ve been serving Montrose and the surrounding Genesee County area since 2005. Roger, our owner, brings 26 years of hands-on experience to every yellow jacket removal job.
We’re not some national chain that rotates part-time college students through your property. You get the same certified technician, someone who knows your specific situation and can spot potential nesting sites before they become major problems.
Our approach is straightforward: we locate the nest, eliminate the colony safely, and make sure they don’t come back to the same spot next season. We’ve earned awards from Angie’s List and Home Advisor because we do the job right the first time, and we stand behind our work with real guarantees.
First, we inspect your property to locate all active nests. Yellow jackets build in tricky spots – underground burrows, wall voids, gaps around pipes, soffit areas, even inside drywall. You might hear that distinctive crackling sound, like Rice Krispies, which is actually them chewing building materials to construct their nest.
Next, we treat the colony directly at the source. Unlike DIY approaches that only kill individual wasps, we use professional-grade treatments that eliminate the entire colony, including the queen. Our certified technicians wear full protective gear and use specialized equipment that can reach nests up to 25 feet high or deep inside structures.
Finally, we remove the nest material and seal entry points to prevent recolonization. Yellow jackets don’t reuse old nests, but new queens often return to favorable locations the following spring. We make sure that doesn’t happen on your property.
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Our yellow jacket removal service includes everything needed to eliminate the threat completely. We don’t just spray individual wasps and call it done – we locate every nest, treat the entire colony, and remove all nesting material.
In Michigan, yellow jacket activity peaks in August and September when colonies reach their maximum size of up to 5,000 aggressive workers. This is when they become most dangerous, shifting from hunting insects to scavenging around homes, garbage cans, and outdoor eating areas.
We handle both common Michigan species – Eastern and German yellow jackets – each requiring different treatment approaches based on their nesting habits. German yellow jackets often nest deep inside structures, sometimes requiring specialized access techniques. Eastern yellow jackets typically build ground nests that can be nearly invisible until you step on them.
Every treatment comes with follow-up service if needed, because we guarantee complete elimination. If you see activity after our treatment, we return at no additional charge until the problem is completely resolved.
Yellow jackets are significantly more dangerous than most stinging insects because they can sting multiple times without losing their stinger. Unlike honeybees that sting once and die, yellow jackets will sting repeatedly and release pheromones that signal other colony members to join the attack.
A single disturbance near their nest can trigger dozens of yellow jackets to swarm and attack at once. For people with allergies, this can be life-threatening. Even for those without allergies, multiple stings can cause serious medical complications requiring immediate attention.
The aggressive nature of yellow jackets, combined with their ability to sting multiple times and their tendency to chase perceived threats, makes professional removal essential rather than attempting DIY solutions that could provoke a massive defensive response.
The best time for yellow jacket elimination is early to mid-summer, before colonies reach their peak size and aggression levels. However, if you discover a nest in late summer or fall, immediate professional treatment is still essential.
Waiting until fall when temperatures drop can actually make the problem worse. Cold weather drives yellow jackets deeper into structures, potentially forcing them into your living spaces. Late-season control can also take weeks rather than days because the colonies are at their largest and most defensive.
We can treat nests safely at any time of year, unlike DIY methods that typically require nighttime application when all workers are in the nest. Our specialized equipment and protective gear allow us to eliminate colonies during daylight hours when it’s convenient for you, not just when it’s safer for untrained homeowners.
Yellow jackets do not reuse the same physical nest from year to year. In Michigan’s climate, entire colonies die off by November except for new queens that overwinter in protected locations like under tree bark or in wall voids.
However, favorable nesting sites often attract new queens the following spring. If you had a nest in your soffit, wall void, or ground area this year, there’s a good chance a new queen will attempt to establish a colony in the same general area next season.
This is why our nest removal includes sealing entry points and treating the area to discourage recolonization. We also recommend spring inspections for properties that have had yellow jacket problems, allowing us to catch new colonies when they’re small and much easier to eliminate safely.
Yellow jackets have distinctive bright yellow and black bands with smooth, hairless bodies and thin wasp-like waists. They’re typically half to three-quarters of an inch long and fly in quick, darting patterns rather than the slower, more deliberate flight of bees.
Unlike paper wasps that have longer legs and build small, umbrella-shaped nests, yellow jackets create large colonies hidden in ground burrows, wall voids, or enclosed spaces. Bald-faced hornets are larger with black and white markings and build large, football-shaped aerial nests.
Proper identification is crucial because treatment methods vary significantly between species. Honeybees, for example, are beneficial pollinators that should be relocated rather than eliminated. Our certified technicians can quickly identify the species and determine the most appropriate treatment approach for your specific situation.
Do not attempt to remove or treat a yellow jacket nest yourself. These insects are extremely aggressive when defending their colony and will attack in large numbers if they feel threatened. Even approaching the nest area can trigger a defensive response.
Keep family members and pets away from the area entirely. Don’t use garden hoses, throw objects at the nest, or try store-bought sprays – these actions typically provoke massive retaliation from the entire colony.
Contact us immediately, especially if the nest is near high-traffic areas like doorways, walkways, or children’s play areas. We eliminate the entire colony safely while you and your family stay protected indoors. Attempting DIY removal puts you at serious risk of multiple stings and potential medical emergencies.
We understand that yellow jacket situations often require immediate attention, especially when nests are discovered near entryways or areas where children and pets spend time. We prioritize emergency calls and typically respond within 24 hours for urgent situations.
Our rapid response capability comes from being a local, family-owned business with deep roots in the Montrose community. We’re not waiting for corporate approval or scheduling through distant call centers – when you call, you’re talking directly to people who live and work in your area.
For situations involving allergic family members or nests in high-traffic areas, we often provide same-day service. Our technicians carry all necessary equipment and treatments in their vehicles, allowing us to complete most yellow jacket eliminations in a single visit without return trips for additional supplies.
