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You’ll actually use your deck again without scanning for wasps first. Your kids can play in the yard without you holding your breath every time they run near that area where you’ve seen wasp activity. No more canceling outdoor gatherings because you’re worried about guests getting stung.
The buzzing in your walls stops. The constant anxiety about accidentally disturbing a hidden nest disappears. You get your peace of mind back, knowing the entire colony has been eliminated—not just the wasps you can see.
Most importantly, you eliminate the real danger. Yellowjackets can sting multiple times, and for anyone with allergies, even one encounter can become a medical emergency.
We’ve been protecting Ortonville families from wasp dangers since 2005. Roger brings 26 years of hands-on experience identifying wasp species, locating hidden nests, and eliminating entire colonies safely.
We’re the local company that keeps the same technician on your property year after year. Your technician learns where wasps typically build nests around your specific property and can spot new activity before it becomes a major problem.
Unlike larger companies that send different strangers every visit, we build familiarity with your property’s unique challenges. This means faster identification, more effective treatments, and better long-term prevention.
We start with thorough property inspection to locate all nest sites—including the hidden ones in wall voids, attics, and underground locations that homeowners miss. Many wasp problems persist because people only treat the wasps they can see.
Next, we apply targeted treatments designed for the specific wasp species and nest location. Ground nests require different approaches than wall void infestations. We use professional-grade products and protective equipment to eliminate the entire colony, including the queen.
After elimination, we remove the physical nest structure and seal entry points to prevent future infestations. We also identify and address conditions that attract wasps to your property in the first place—standing water, food sources, and potential nesting sites.
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Complete nest elimination using species-specific treatment methods for yellowjackets, paper wasps, and hornets commonly found in Ortonville. We handle nests in any location—underground, in walls, under eaves, or in trees up to 25 feet high.
Emergency same-day service for dangerous situations like nests near entryways or high-traffic areas. Most emergency calls in the Ortonville area get same-day or next-day response, especially when dealing with aggressive species during peak season from August through September.
Prevention treatments and property modifications to stop future nest building. This includes sealing entry points, eliminating water sources, and applying barrier treatments around your property’s perimeter. We also provide ongoing monitoring since wasp activity varies significantly by season in Michigan.
Extremely dangerous, especially with yellowjackets and hornets. These insects can sting multiple times and will aggressively defend their colony when threatened. Many nests contain thousands of wasps that aren’t visible from the outside.
The biggest risk comes from hidden nests in wall voids or underground locations. You might think you’re dealing with a few wasps, but disturbing the nest can trigger a massive swarm response. People with unknown allergies have ended up in emergency rooms from DIY removal attempts.
Professional removal uses specialized protective equipment, species-specific treatments, and techniques to eliminate the entire colony safely. We can also reach nests in dangerous locations like high eaves or inside wall structures without putting you at risk.
Late summer through early fall—August and September are peak aggression periods in Michigan. This is when colonies reach maximum size, often housing up to 5,000 wasps, and yellowjackets become particularly aggressive as they protect their future queens.
During this period, yellowjackets also change their behavior. They shift from hunting insects to scavenging for sweet foods and proteins, which brings them into more contact with people around outdoor dining areas, garbage cans, and picnic spaces.
The danger continues until the first hard freeze, typically in November. However, nests in protected areas like wall voids or heated buildings can remain active longer. Early spring is actually the best time for prevention treatments when we can catch queens before they establish new colonies.
Yes, we have specialized equipment and techniques for treating wall void infestations without structural damage. Wall nests are actually common with German yellowjackets, which prefer enclosed spaces like attics, wall cavities, and areas behind siding.
We use targeted injection methods to deliver treatment directly into the nest cavity through small access points. The treatment eliminates the entire colony, including larvae and the queen, without requiring wall removal or major property damage.
Never attempt to seal nest openings yourself—this forces wasps to chew new exit routes, often into your living space. We eliminate the colony first, then properly seal entry points to prevent future infestations. The process typically takes one to two treatments depending on colony size.
Most emergency wasp situations in Ortonville get same-day or next-day response, depending on the time of your call and the danger level. We prioritize situations involving nests near entryways, children’s play areas, or when someone in the household has known sting allergies.
True emergencies—like wasps entering your home through wall voids or aggressive swarms in high-traffic areas—often get immediate response. We understand that some wasp problems can’t wait, especially during peak aggression periods in late summer.
For non-emergency situations, we typically schedule service within 2-3 days. However, we always provide immediate phone guidance on how to stay safe until we arrive, including how to avoid triggering defensive behavior and what areas to avoid on your property.
We guarantee elimination of the current colony and provide follow-up service if activity continues from the same nest site. However, new colonies can establish each spring since surviving queens overwinter and start fresh nests in different locations.
Our service includes prevention measures like sealing entry points and eliminating conditions that attract wasps. We also identify and treat potential nesting sites around your property to reduce the likelihood of future infestations.
The key difference is that we eliminate the entire colony—queen, workers, and larvae—not just the visible wasps. Many DIY treatments only kill foraging workers while leaving the nest intact, which is why the problem returns within days or weeks.
Yellowjackets are the most aggressive and dangerous wasps in Michigan. Unlike paper wasps or mud daubers, yellowjackets can sting multiple times and will actively chase threats away from their nest. They’re also scavengers, which brings them into contact with people around food and garbage.
Eastern yellowjackets typically build underground nests in lawns or garden beds, while German yellowjackets prefer wall voids, attics, and enclosed spaces. Both species become extremely aggressive during late summer when protecting their colonies and future queens.
Paper wasps are less aggressive and build visible umbrella-shaped nests under eaves or overhangs. Hornets are larger but generally less aggressive unless directly threatened. Each species requires different treatment approaches, which is why proper identification is crucial for safe, effective removal.
