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You’ll get your yard back without the constant threat of aggressive hornets. No more worrying about your kids playing outside or guests getting stung during backyard gatherings.
We eliminate the entire colony, not just the visible nest. That means no survivors rebuilding nearby, no missed larvae causing future problems, and no return visits from angry hornets looking for revenge.
Your family can use the outdoor spaces you pay for without fear. Evening barbecues, morning coffee on the deck, kids playing in the yard—all possible again once we’ve handled your hornet problem the right way.
We’ve been eliminating hornet problems in Birch Run since 2005. Roger brings 26 years of experience to every job, and unlike other companies, you get the same trained technician every visit.
No rotating cast of part-time college students who barely know your property. Your technician learns your specific challenges and adjusts treatments based on what works best for your situation.
We’re one of the few companies in Michigan with integrated pest management certification. Our 4.7-star rating from over 363 customers reflects the consistency that comes from treating pest control as a profession, not a summer job.
First, we inspect your entire property to locate all nests and identify the hornet species. Most people miss the obvious spots, but we check under deck railings, in dense shrubs, around eaves, and anywhere hornets actually build.
Then we apply targeted treatments directly to the nesting sites using professional-grade equipment. Our combination of liquid and dust treatments penetrates the entire colony, eliminating adults, larvae, and pupae at the source.
Finally, we remove the nest completely and seal entry points to prevent reoccupation. The whole process takes about 30-45 minutes, and you can use your yard the same day once everything’s dry. We include a 90-day guarantee because we know our methods work.
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Your service includes complete property inspection, not just treatment of the obvious nest. We check every potential nesting site around your Birch Run property because hornets often build secondary nests nearby.
Michigan’s climate creates unique challenges for hornet control. Our warming winters mean larger colonies survive each year, and Birch Run’s wooded areas provide ideal nesting conditions. We understand local hornet behavior patterns and adjust our approach accordingly.
You’ll get advance notification before each visit so you can secure pets safely inside. We use EPA-registered products that are safe for families once dry, and our treatments remain effective for months, not just days like store-bought sprays.
Hornet stings are significantly more dangerous than bee or wasp stings. Hornets inject more venom per sting and can sting multiple times without losing their stinger.
A single hornet sting contains enough venom to cause severe pain, swelling, and allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Unlike bees that die after one sting, hornets can attack repeatedly, and they release pheromones that signal other hornets to join the attack.
In Michigan, we commonly deal with bald-faced hornets and European hornets. Both species become extremely aggressive when their nests are disturbed, and colonies can contain hundreds of insects ready to swarm. For anyone with allergies, multiple stings can be life-threatening.
DIY hornet removal fails more often than it succeeds and puts you at serious risk of injury. Store-bought sprays rarely penetrate deep enough into larger nests, and disturbing the colony triggers aggressive swarming behavior.
Hornets defend their nests fiercely, especially during late summer when colonies reach peak size. Even approaching too closely can trigger an attack, and once they start stinging, they release alarm pheromones that bring more hornets to the fight.
Professional removal requires specialized equipment, protective gear, and knowledge of hornet behavior that most homeowners don’t have. We’ve seen too many cases where DIY attempts resulted in emergency room visits, incomplete removal, and hornets rebuilding nearby within weeks.
We understand that hornet problems can’t wait, especially when nests are near high-traffic areas or when someone in your family has allergies. Most calls get same-day or next-day service depending on the severity of the situation.
Emergency situations—like hornets inside your home or nests near children’s play areas—get priority scheduling. We’ve had customers call in the morning and have their problem resolved by afternoon.
Our response time is one of the advantages of working with a local, family-owned company. We’re not coordinating through call centers or waiting for technicians to drive from other counties. When you call, you’re talking to people who live and work in the same community.
Yes, we provide a 90-day guarantee on all hornet removal services. If hornets return to the same area within 90 days, we come back at no charge to retreat the problem.
Our guarantee covers the specific treatment area, not your entire property. If hornets build a new nest in a different location, that would be a separate service call, but retreating the original nest site is covered completely.
We’re confident in our methods because we eliminate the entire colony, not just the visible nest. Our professional-grade treatments penetrate deep into the nest structure, killing adults, larvae, and pupae. Most companies that don’t offer guarantees are using inferior products or incomplete removal methods.
True hornets are larger than wasps and yellowjackets, typically measuring 1-1.5 inches long. In Michigan, the European hornet is our only true hornet species, though many people call bald-faced hornets “hornets” even though they’re technically yellowjackets.
Hornets build large, enclosed paper nests that look like gray footballs hanging from trees or building overhangs. Yellowjackets often nest underground or in wall voids, while paper wasps build smaller, open umbrella-shaped nests under eaves.
The key difference is aggressiveness and colony size. Hornet colonies can contain hundreds or thousands of insects, and they’re much more defensive of their nests than most other stinging insects. They also remain active later into the evening, making encounters more likely during outdoor activities.
Our hornet removal process is safe for families and pets when proper precautions are followed. We use EPA-registered products specifically approved for residential use, and we always notify you in advance so you can secure pets indoors during treatment.
The products we apply are only dangerous to insects. Once they dry—which takes about 30-45 minutes—treated areas are safe for normal use. Many of our customers have been using our services for years with dogs, cats, and young children without any issues.
During the actual treatment, we ask that people and pets stay inside as a standard safety precaution. This isn’t because our products are dangerous to mammals, but because it’s best practice to avoid any exposure during application. We’re happy to provide safety data sheets if you want to review the technical details of what we use.
