Silver Bullet Pest Control24/7 Emergency Bee, Wasp & Hornet Removal in North Jersey
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24/7 Emergency Bee & Wasp Removal in North Jersey
For an emergency bee, wasp, hornet or yellow jacket problem in North Jersey, call Silver Bullet Pest Control at 973-510-2585. We answer calls 24/7 and can send a tech at any hour; how fast we arrive depends on your location. We identify the species, treat or remove the nest safely and check for others. If someone has trouble breathing or swelling of the face or throat after a sting, call 911 first.
When a nest is an emergency
- Wasps or yellow jackets coming into the house, or a buzzing wall
- A nest by the front door, a play area, a pool or a walkway
- Someone in the home is allergic to stings
- A ground nest was just mowed over or disturbed
- A nest at a business entrance or outdoor dining area
Not sure if it's urgent? If people or pets have to walk past the nest, or the insects are inside, treat it as urgent.
What to do while you wait
- Keep kids and pets inside and away from the area.
- Close windows and doors near the nest.
- Don't spray, swat, knock down or plug the nest.
- If they're in a wall, don't plug the outside hole; they can chew into the house.
- If you can, take a photo from a safe distance and text it to 973-510-2585.
What we see on these jobs
The three situations behind most of these calls in North Jersey:
Hornet & Yellow Jacket Nests
- Paper nest in a tree, shrub or under eaves
- Yellow jackets going in and out of the ground
- Wasps coming out of a wall void
A nest where people walk is a real sting risk. Bee and wasp service comes as a one-time service or with a 30, 60 or 90-day warranty depending on the species.
Paper Wasps on Porches and Eaves
- Umbrella-shaped nests under railings
- Wasps around light fixtures
- Nests in grills and mailboxes
Small nests grow fast through the summer. Treating early keeps doorways and decks usable.
Carpenter Bees in Wood
- Perfectly round holes in decks and fascia
- Sawdust under the holes
- Bees hovering around the eaves
Carpenter bees drill into unpainted wood and come back every year. Treatment plus sealing and painting the wood stops the cycle.
Which insect is it?
| Insect | Nest | Risk |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow jackets | Ground holes, wall voids | High; sting repeatedly |
| Bald-faced hornets | Gray paper nest in trees, bushes, eaves | High near walkways |
| Paper wasps | Open umbrella nests under eaves and railings | Moderate |
| European hornets | Hollow trees, walls; may fly at night | Moderate |
| Honey bees | Swarm on a branch, or a colony in a wall | Swarms are usually calm |
Peak season in North Jersey
Nests start small in spring, grow all summer and are largest and most defensive from August through October. That's when most emergency calls come in, especially yellow jackets in the ground and inside walls. Nests found in spring are smaller and easier to deal with, so it pays to check eaves, decks and sheds early. Ground nests are hardest to spot until someone mows over them.
What service includes
We treat or remove the nest with the right method for the species and location, check the property for others, and seal an old wall-nest entry once it's inactive. Bee and wasp service is offered as a one-time service or with a 30, 60 or 90-day warranty depending on the species, with re-treatment inside the warranty window. See bee and wasp removal and wasp and hornet questions.
Simple ways to prevent it
Check early
Walk around the eaves, deck and shed every couple of weeks in spring, when nests are small.
Cover food outside
Yellow jackets go after sweet drinks and meat at cookouts. Keep lids on.
Close trash cans
Open trash and recycling draw yellow jackets in late summer.
Paint bare wood
Painted or stained wood keeps carpenter bees from drilling in.
How Silver Bullet handles it
Call or text a photo
Tell us what you're seeing and where. A photo often lets us identify the pest right away. We answer 24/7 for emergencies.
Inspection
A licensed tech finds the source: where the pest lives, how it gets in and what draws it.
Treatment or removal
We use the right method for the pest, placed where it works and kept away from kids and pets.
Seal and prevent
We close entry points and tell you what to change so the problem doesn't come back.
Get Help From a Licensed Exterminator
Call or text 973-510-2585 for the fastest answer, or tell us what's going on and we'll get back to you quickly.
Calls we get every week
- A nest by the front door or deck
- Yellow jackets coming out of the ground
- Wasps inside a wall
- Carpenter bees drilling the deck
- Bees swarming on the house
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you do emergency bee removal at night?
Yes. We answer 24/7 and can send a tech at any hour; arrival depends on your location.
What do I do if wasps are coming into my house?
Close off the room, keep people and pets out and call; don't plug the outside hole.
What if someone is stung and has trouble breathing?
Call 911 right away.
Can I spray a nest myself?
It's risky; colonies can hold thousands of stinging insects.
Do you remove honey bees?
A honey bee swarm is often best collected by a beekeeper; we'll tell you which you have.
Is there a warranty?
One-time service, or a 30, 60 or 90-day warranty depending on the species.
Do you remove nests high up?
Yes, at any height.
Do you serve businesses?
Yes, including entrances and outdoor dining areas.
How do I get a price?
Text a photo and the nest location to 973-510-2585.
Do you remove nests high up on the house?
Yes, including nests under eaves, in soffits and on second-story walls.
Are your bee and wasp treatments safe for kids and pets?
We treat the nest directly and tell you how long to keep kids and pets away.
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Serving North Jersey
Based in Garfield, we serve these towns and the rest of Bergen, Passaic, Essex and Hudson counties.
Our service area
Bergen County
973-510-2585- Allendale
- Bergenfield
- Bogota
- Carlstadt
- Cliffside Park
- Closter
- Cresskill
- Demarest
- Dumont
- East Rutherford
- Edgewater
- Elmwood Park
- Emerson
- Englewood
- Englewood Cliffs
- Fair Lawn
- Fairview
- Fort Lee
- Franklin Lakes
- Garfield
- Glen Rock
- Hackensack
- Harrington Park
- Hasbrouck Heights
- Haworth
- Hillsdale
- Ho-Ho-Kus
- Leonia
- Little Ferry
- Lodi
- Lyndhurst
- Mahwah
- Maywood
- Midland Park
- Montvale
- Moonachie
- New Milford
- North Arlington
- Northvale
- Norwood
- Oakland
- Old Tappan
- Oradell
- Palisades Park
- Paramus
- Park Ridge
- Ramsey
- Ridgefield
- Ridgefield Park
- Ridgewood
- River Edge
- River Vale
- Rochelle Park
- Rutherford
- Saddle Brook
- Saddle River
- South Hackensack
- Teaneck
- Tenafly
- Teterboro
- Upper Saddle River
- Waldwick
- Wallington
- Washington Township
- Westwood
- Woodcliff Lake
- Wood-Ridge
- Wyckoff
Passaic County
973-510-2585- Bloomingdale
- Clifton
- Haledon
- Hawthorne
- Little Falls
- North Haledon
- Passaic
- Paterson
- Pompton Lakes
- Prospect Park
- Ringwood
- Totowa
- Wanaque
- Wayne
- West Milford
- Woodland Park
Essex County
973-510-2585- Belleville
- Bloomfield
- Caldwell
- Cedar Grove
- East Orange
- Essex Fells
- Fairfield
- Glen Ridge
- Irvington
- Livingston
- Maplewood
- Millburn
- Montclair
- Newark
- North Caldwell
- Nutley
- Orange
- Roseland
- Short Hills
- South Orange
- Verona
- West Caldwell
- West Orange
Hudson County
973-510-2585Union County
973-510-2585- Berkeley Heights
- Clark
- Cranford
- Elizabeth
- Fanwood
- Garwood
- Hillside
- Kenilworth
- Linden
- Mountainside
- New Providence
- Plainfield
- Rahway
- Roselle
- Roselle Park
- Scotch Plains
- Springfield
- Summit
- Union
- Westfield
Morris County
973-510-2585- Boonton
- Butler
- Cedar Knolls
- Chatham
- Denville
- Dover
- East Hanover
- Florham Park
- Hanover
- Kinnelon
- Lincoln Park
- Madison
- Mendham
- Montville
- Morris Plains
- Morristown
- Mountain Lakes
- Parsippany
- Pequannock
- Randolph
- Riverdale
- Rockaway
- Roxbury
- Whippany
Updated November 2026 by the Silver Bullet Pest Control team, Garfield, NJ • NJ License 90568B