Wasp & Hornet Nest Removal in Tillsonburg, Ontario
Tillsonburg Pest and Wildlife treats and removes wasp and hornet nests in eaves, sheds, decks, the ground and wall voids around Tillsonburg. Nests are biggest in August. Nest removal usually costs $200–275 plus HST per nest. Call (226) 641-6305.
Wasps and hornets have their place outdoors, but a nest by your door, deck or play area is another story. They defend their nest, and unlike honeybees, they can sting more than once.
If you’ve spotted a nest at your home or business, call Tillsonburg Pest and Wildlife. Our technicians identify the insect, find the nest, treat it with products applied according to label directions and, where it can be reached, remove it.
Wasp, Hornet or Honeybee?
Yellowjackets
Yellow and black. They nest in the ground, wall voids and sheds, and come looking for food and sweet drinks in late summer.
Paper Wasps
Long, dangling legs. They build open, umbrella-shaped nests under eaves, railings and deck boards.
Bald-Faced Hornets
Black and white. Despite the name, they're a kind of yellowjacket. They build large, grey, football-shaped nests in trees, shrubs and under eaves.
Where Wasps Nest Around Tillsonburg Homes
- Under eaves, soffits and gutters
- Inside wall voids, attics and vents
- In the ground, in lawns and garden beds
- In sheds, decks, playsets, BBQs and mailboxes
- In trees and hedges
Seeing wasps fly in and out of a small gap in the siding or a vent? The nest may be inside the wall. Don’t plug the hole while the nest is active: the wasps can chew another way out, sometimes into the house. Call us instead. Nests grow all summer and are at their biggest, with the most wasps, in August. Spiders like the same sheltered eaves: see our spider control.
How We Remove Wasp and Hornet Nests
Identify & Locate
We confirm what kind of insect it is and find the nest, including nests hidden in walls or the ground.
Treat the Nest
Our technicians wear protective gear and treat the nest with products applied according to label directions.
Remove
Where the nest can be reached, we remove it after treatment.
Prevention Tips
We point out spots wasps like to build in, so you can keep an eye on them next year.
Not Sure If It's a Honeybee?
Honeybees are fuzzy and golden-brown, build wax comb instead of paper nests, and are usually calm away from their hive. They’re important pollinators, so if you think you have honeybees, the first step is to call a local beekeeper.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I remove a wasp nest myself?
It’s safer to call a professional, especially for large nests, nests in the ground or inside walls, or if anyone in the home is allergic to stings. Wasps and hornets defend their nest when it’s disturbed, and store-bought sprays often don’t reach the whole nest.
Is it a wasp, a hornet or a honeybee?
Wasps and hornets are smooth and shiny, with bright yellow-and-black or black-and-white markings, and they build grey paper nests. Honeybees are fuzzy and golden-brown and build wax comb. If you think they’re honeybees, call a local beekeeper first. See our honeybee page for what to do.
When should I deal with a wasp nest?
Sooner is easier. A nest in spring or early summer is small and has fewer wasps. By August, some nests around Tillsonburg hold thousands of wasps and they’re much more defensive.
Will the wasps come back next year?
Old nests aren’t usually reused. In the fall, the workers die off and only new queens survive the winter. Those queens may start new nests in similar sheltered spots next spring, so we’ll point out places to keep an eye on.
How much does wasp nest removal cost?
Wasp or hornet nest removal usually costs $200–275 plus HST per nest, with extra nests at the same visit about $50–80 each. An inspection is required for an exact quote.
Wasps or Hornets Around Your Home? Call Us Today
Call for a free phone estimate. An inspection is required for an exact quote.