Yellow Jacket Exterminator in Lapeer, MI

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26 years removing Michigan’s most aggressive stinging insects from Lapeer properties with same-day service and guaranteed results.

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Professional Yellow Jacket Removal Lapeer

Your Family Can Play Outside Again

You’ll walk your yard without fear. Your kids can play outside safely. Your outdoor gatherings won’t be interrupted by aggressive yellow jackets diving at food and drinks.

That’s what happens when you eliminate the problem at its source instead of just hoping it goes away. Yellow jackets don’t leave on their own – their colonies grow to 5,000 members by late summer, becoming more territorial and dangerous each day.

We locate every nest, treat it properly, and make sure it stays gone. No more running inside when you hear buzzing. No more canceling barbecues because of stinging insects.

Lapeer Yellow Jacket Control Experts

20 Years Protecting Lapeer Families

Roger founded First Choice Pest Control in 2005 with 26 years of experience dealing with Michigan’s toughest pest problems. We’re the family-owned company that Lapeer residents trust when yellow jackets threaten their property.

We keep the same technician on your account year after year – no rotating college students who don’t know your property. Our integrated pest management training means we use the most effective methods while protecting your family and pets.

Lapeer homeowners choose us because we understand this area’s unique challenges. From the wooded properties around Lapeer Lake to the suburban neighborhoods near downtown, we’ve handled yellow jacket infestations in every type of setting this community offers.

Yellow Jacket Nest Removal Process

How We Eliminate Yellow Jacket Colonies

First, we locate the nest – usually underground in old rodent burrows or hidden in wall voids, eaves, and gaps around your home. This is where most companies fail because yellow jackets are void-nesters who build in concealed spaces.

Next, we treat the nest directly with professional-grade insecticides that reach the colony’s core. We never seal openings before treatment because that forces the insects into your living space.

Finally, we monitor the area to ensure complete elimination. Most activity stops within hours, but we guarantee our work and return if you see any remaining yellow jacket activity from that nest.

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Lapeer Yellow Jacket Treatment Services

What's Included in Our Service

Complete nest location and identification using 26 years of field experience. Professional-grade treatment that reaches the colony’s core, not just the entrance. Follow-up monitoring to ensure complete elimination.

In Lapeer, we see yellow jackets nesting everywhere from the rural properties along Burnside Road to the established neighborhoods near Lapeer Community Schools. The clay soil common in our area provides perfect conditions for underground colonies, while older homes offer plenty of wall voids and eave spaces.

We also provide emergency same-day service during peak season – August and September – when colonies reach maximum size and aggression. That’s when most Lapeer residents get stung trying to enjoy their yards or when maintenance workers accidentally disturb hidden nests.

How dangerous are yellow jacket stings compared to bee stings?

Yellow jacket stings are significantly more dangerous than bee stings for several reasons. Unlike bees, yellow jackets can sting multiple times without dying, and their venom is much more potent.A typical bee sting causes mild pain and heals quickly. Yellow jacket stings cause intense pain that lasts for hours, followed by swelling and itching that can persist for days. They’re also more likely to attack in groups when their nest is threatened.The biggest difference is aggression – bees are pollinators that only sting when directly threatened, while yellow jackets are predators that actively defend their territory and become increasingly aggressive as their colonies grow throughout the summer.

When is yellow jacket season in Lapeer, Michigan?

Yellow jacket activity in Lapeer begins in May when queens start new colonies, peaks in August and September, and ends with the first hard frost in November. Late summer is when they become most dangerous.During August and September, colonies reach their maximum size of up to 5,000 members. This is also when worker yellow jackets develop a “sweet tooth” and become aggressive around outdoor food, drinks, and garbage. They’re protecting the final brood that includes next year’s queens.By November, all yellow jackets die except the new queens, who hibernate through winter and start the cycle again in spring. This is why treatment during active season is so important – waiting until fall means enduring months of dangerous encounters.

Where do yellow jackets build nests around homes?

Yellow jackets are void-nesters, meaning they build in concealed spaces rather than exposed areas. Most nests in Lapeer are underground in abandoned rodent burrows – old chipmunk or mouse holes that provide perfect starting points.They also nest in wall voids, especially around windows and doors, in gaps between floors, under soffits, and in crawl spaces. Any opening larger than a pencil can provide access to a suitable nesting area inside your home’s structure.Never seal these openings before professional treatment. Blocking their exit forces yellow jackets to chew through drywall and emerge inside your living space. We locate the nest first, treat it completely, then seal entry points to prevent future infestations.

Can I remove a yellow jacket nest myself?

DIY yellow jacket removal is extremely dangerous and rarely effective. These insects are highly aggressive defenders that will swarm and attack anyone who threatens their nest. Unlike bees, they can sting repeatedly and won’t hesitate to do so.Store-bought sprays typically can’t reach the nest’s core, especially for underground or wall void colonies. This partial treatment often makes the problem worse by agitating the colony without eliminating it. The surviving yellow jackets become even more aggressive.Professional removal requires specialized equipment, protective gear, and knowledge of yellow jacket behavior. We know how to locate hidden nests, apply treatment that reaches the entire colony, and do it safely without putting your family at risk.

How quickly can you eliminate a yellow jacket nest?

Most yellow jacket activity stops within 4-6 hours of professional treatment, though you may see some sluggish insects for 24-48 hours as the colony dies. Complete elimination typically occurs within 1-2 days.The timeline depends on nest size and location. Underground nests often respond faster because the treatment reaches the core more directly. Wall void nests may take slightly longer as the insecticide works through the colony’s structure.We provide same-day service during peak season emergencies and guarantee our work. If you see continued activity from the treated nest after 48 hours, we return at no charge to ensure complete elimination.

Do yellow jackets return to the same nest next year?

Yellow jacket colonies are annual, meaning they don’t reuse the same nest. All workers and males die by November, leaving only new queens to hibernate through winter. These queens start completely new colonies in spring.However, favorable nesting sites may attract new queens year after year. If your property provided good conditions once, it’s likely to attract yellow jackets again unless you take preventive measures.After eliminating a nest, we seal entry points and can provide ongoing monitoring to catch new activity early. Spring prevention treatments are much easier and safer than dealing with established colonies during peak season when they’re most aggressive and dangerous.

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Lapeer, MI is located in Lapeer County in Michigan State