Silver Bullet Pest ControlWasp Control in West New York, NJ — Bee & Wasp Exterminator
Wasps nesting inside the window air conditioner, a paper nest on the balcony ceiling, or yellow jackets swarming the trash area behind the building? Silver Bullet Pest Control provides wasp control and bee removal in West New York for apartments, two-family homes, condos and Bergenline Avenue businesses. Hablamos español.
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Text a photo of the nest — and which floor it's on — to 973-510-2585.
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Who does wasp control in West New York, NJ?
Silver Bullet Pest Control does wasp control in West New York, NJ, treating and removing paper wasp, yellow jacket and hornet nests on balconies, fire escapes, window units, rooftops and storefronts. Honey bees are relocated with a local beekeeper instead of being exterminated. Same-day visits are often available, quotes are free, and we're NJ License 90568B with 4.9 stars on Google. Call or text 973-510-2585 — se habla español.
Where wasps and bees nest in West New York buildings
West New York is one of the most densely built towns in the country — apartment buildings, two- and three-family houses, high-rises along the Palisades looking out over the Hudson River, and block after block of shops on Bergenline Avenue. There's little open ground, so stinging insects build on and inside the buildings themselves.
When we do bee and wasp control in West New York, these are the places we find nests most often:
- Window air conditioners — the metal housing and the gap around the unit make a dry, sheltered spot for paper wasps and yellow jackets.
- Balcony ceilings and railings — open paper wasp nests tucked into corners, sometimes several floors up.
- Fire escapes — under the landings and along the brackets where they meet the brick.
- Storefront awnings, signs and roll-down gates on Bergenline Avenue and side streets.
- Roof bulkheads, parapets and vents — out of sight until someone goes up to work on the roof.
- Gaps in brick, siding and around pipes — where yellow jackets slip into a wall void.
- Trash and recycling areas — not nests, but late-summer yellow jackets gather wherever there's soda and food waste.
Because these buildings are attached or close together, a nest on one building can affect neighbors too. We check the whole side of the building we can safely reach, not just one window.
Wasps in your window AC unit or on the balcony? Do this
Keep the window closed
Don't open the window to swat or spray them. Close it and seal the inside edges of the AC with tape if insects are getting in.
Don't run a store spray into the unit
Sprays rarely reach a nest inside the housing, can damage the unit, and often make the wasps more aggressive near your window.
Keep kids and pets off the balcony
Most stings on balconies happen when someone steps out and bumps a nest hidden in a corner or under a chair.
Text us a photo and the floor
Send a picture from inside, if you can do it safely, and tell us which floor and which side of the building. Same-day visits are often available.
If anyone is stung and has swelling of the face or throat, trouble breathing or dizziness, call 911 right away.
Wasp or bee? Know what you're dealing with
A bee exterminator isn't always what you need — honey bees get relocated:
| Insect | What it looks like | Nest | What we do |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper wasps | Slim body, long dangling legs, reddish-brown or yellow markings | Open umbrella comb under balconies, AC units, fire escapes | Treat and remove the nest |
| Yellow jackets | Short, shiny, bright yellow and black | Hidden in walls, roof gaps, planters | Treat the nest at the entry point |
| Hornets | Larger; bald-faced hornets are black and white | Gray paper ball in a street tree or high corner | Treat and take down the nest |
| Honey bees | Fuzzy, golden-brown, calm | Swarm clusters on railings or trees; colonies in walls | Relocate with a local beekeeper |
| Carpenter bees | Big, shiny black abdomen | Round holes in wood trim or wood railings | Carpenter bee treatment |
Read are yellow jackets bees or wasps? or our identification guide for more.
Renters, landlords and building supers
In West New York most people rent, so a wasp nest often raises the question of who should call. A few practical points:
- Tenants: tell your landlord or building super as soon as you see a nest, especially if it's on a balcony, fire escape or at the entrance. Take a photo so they can see it. Don't try to remove a nest from a ladder or a fire escape yourself.
- Landlords and property managers: nests near entrances, stairways and fire escapes are a safety issue for everyone in the building. We can check the building's exterior, roof and common areas in one visit and work around tenants' schedules.
- Who pays: that depends on your lease, the type of building and local rules, which can change. Check your lease and, if you're unsure, ask the town's code enforcement office or the NJ Department of Community Affairs.
For buildings with ongoing pest problems, see our apartment building programs and commercial pest control in West New York.
How our wasp exterminator visit works in West New York
Identify and locate
We confirm what the insect is and find every nest we can safely reach — balconies, fire escapes, AC units, roof and street side.
Plan access
On upper floors we may treat from inside a unit, the fire escape or the roof, so we coordinate with the tenant, owner or super.
Treat or relocate
A licensed technician treats wasp, hornet and yellow jacket nests in protective gear. Honey bees are relocated with a beekeeper.
Remove and explain
Exposed nests are taken down once activity stops, and we tell you what to watch for over the next few days.
Our nearby same-day wasp control in Jersey City page covers similar row houses and apartment buildings.
What affects the cost of bee and wasp control in West New York
Quotes are free. The biggest factors in a city building are height and access:
| Factor | Usually simpler | Usually more involved |
|---|---|---|
| Floor | Ground floor, first-floor balcony | High floors, roof parapets |
| Access | Reachable from a balcony or window | Needs roof or fire escape access, or several units |
| Location of nest | Open nest on a ceiling or railing | Inside an AC housing or wall void |
| Number of nests | One nest | Nests on several balconies or sides of the building |
| Type of property | One apartment or house | Whole building or storefront with a deadline |
More on pricing: what affects wasp nest removal cost. Call or text 973-510-2585 with a photo.
En español: control de avispas y abejas en West New York
Muchas familias en West New York hablan español, y nosotros también. Si tiene un nido de avispas en el balcón, dentro del aire acondicionado de la ventana, en la escalera de incendios o en el toldo de su negocio en la Bergenline, llámenos o mándenos un texto al 973-510-2585.
- No rocíe el nido ni tape el hueco — las avispas pueden entrar a la casa.
- Mande una foto del nido y díganos en qué piso está.
- Las abejas de miel no se matan: las reubicamos con un apicultor.
- Muchas veces podemos ir el mismo día.
Vea también nuestra página de remoción de abejas en Weehawken.
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Get a Free Wasp Control Quote in West New York
Send a photo, tell us the floor and the side of the building. Same-day visits are often available.
Why West New York calls us
- Wasps in a window AC unit
- A nest on a balcony or fire escape
- Yellow jackets by the building entrance or trash area
- A storefront awning or sign with a nest
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Wasp & Bee Questions from West New York
Who do I call for wasp control in West New York, NJ?
Call or text Silver Bullet Pest Control at 973-510-2585. We treat and remove wasp, hornet and yellow jacket nests and relocate honey bees with a beekeeper.
There are wasps inside my window air conditioner. Can you get them out?
Yes. Keep the window closed and don't spray into the unit. We treat the nest from the safest access point and tell you when it's okay to use the AC again.
Can you reach a nest on a high balcony or the roof?
Usually, yes. We plan access from the balcony, fire escape, a window or the roof, and coordinate with the tenant, owner or super.
Do you need to come inside my apartment?
Sometimes — a nest on a balcony or in an AC unit is often easiest to reach from inside. We'll tell you before the visit.
Is my landlord responsible for wasp removal?
It depends on your lease and the type of building. Tell your landlord or super first; if you're not sure, check with the town's code enforcement office or the NJ Department of Community Affairs.
Are you a bee exterminator?
We handle bees, but honey bees aren't exterminated — we relocate them with a local beekeeper. Wasps, hornets and yellow jackets are treated.
How fast can you come to West New York?
Same-day visits are often available, especially if a nest is by an entrance or someone is allergic. Call or text early in the day.
Do you work with stores on Bergenline Avenue?
Yes. We remove nests from awnings, signs and entrances and can schedule before opening or after closing.
When is wasp season in Hudson County?
Nests start in spring, grow through summer and are biggest and most aggressive in late summer and early fall.
Are you licensed?
Yes. Silver Bullet Pest Control holds NJ License 90568B and has over 15 years of experience.
¿Quitan nidos de avispas en West New York?
Sí. Quitamos nidos de avispas, avispones y chaquetas amarillas, y reubicamos las abejas de miel con un apicultor. Llame o mande texto al 973-510-2585.
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Updated November 2026 by the Silver Bullet Pest Control team, Garfield, NJ • NJ License 90568B