Silver Bullet Pest ControlWasps under the deck, a hornet nest in the hedge, or yellow jackets coming out of the lawn? Silver Bullet Pest Control removes stinging insect nests from homes and businesses across Bergen, Passaic, Essex and Hudson counties — we identify what you have, treat the nest safely and stand behind the job.
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Text us a photo of the nest or the insects from a safe distance — we'll tell you what it is.
The safest way is to stay away from the nest and have a licensed exterminator treat it, because yellow jackets and hornets defend their nests in large numbers and a missed spray or a knocked-down nest usually sets off the whole colony. A professional first identifies the insect, then treats the nest opening with the right product, removes the nest when it's safe to do so, and checks that activity has stopped. Silver Bullet Pest Control handles bee and wasp removal across Bergen, Passaic, Essex and Hudson counties, with a one-time service or a 30, 60 or 90-day warranty depending on the species. Call or text 973-510-2585.
The nest usually tells you more than the insect does. These are the three calls we get the most from late spring to the first frost:
Paper wasps are the least aggressive of the group, but nests by a door, a playset or a deck get bumped — and that's when people get stung. Small nests are quick to treat; we also look for others on the same house.
Bald-faced hornets defend a wide area around the nest and will chase. Never try to cut down the branch or hose the nest. We treat it so the colony dies off, then remove the nest when it's safe.
Yellow jackets hide their nests underground or inside walls, so you see the traffic, not the nest. They're the stinger behind most bad summer and fall encounters. Don't plug the hole — they'll chew a new way out, sometimes indoors.
Treatment depends on what you have — and some of them shouldn't be killed at all. Here's how the common ones compare:
| Look | Nest | Temper | What we usually do | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper wasp | Slim, brown or black with yellow marks, long dangling legs | Open gray comb, no cover, under overhangs | Calm unless the nest is touched | Treat and remove the nest; check the rest of the house |
| Yellow jacket | Stocky, bright yellow and black, fast and jerky flight | Hidden — in the ground, walls, attics, sheds | Very defensive, worst in late summer and fall | Treat the nest at the entrance; walls may need extra steps |
| Bald-faced hornet | Larger, black with white face and markings | Covered gray paper ball in trees, shrubs, on buildings | Very defensive, will chase | Treat the colony, then take the nest down |
| Honeybee | Fuzzy, golden-brown, smaller than a yellow jacket | Wax comb in a hollow tree or wall; spring swarms on branches | Gentle when swarming, defends an established hive | Talk through options first — honeybees are valuable pollinators |
| Carpenter bee | Big, shiny black bare abdomen | Round holes drilled into wood | Males hover and bluff; rarely sting | Treat the galleries and seal them — see carpenter bee control |
Not sure what you're looking at? Text a photo to 973-510-2585 from a safe distance. For honeybee swarms we may point you toward local beekeepers first. For the big black bees boring holes in your deck, see carpenter bee control. And if huge wasps are digging holes in sandy spots in July, those are probably cicada killers.
Most people who call about “ground bees” in North Jersey actually have yellow jackets. They take over old rodent burrows and hollow spots under stones, tree roots and landscape timbers, and the colony keeps growing all summer. By August and September a single ground nest can hold thousands of workers — and the first person to run a mower over it finds out the hard way.
A smaller number of ground-nesting bees are true solitary bees. They make many tiny holes in bare soil in spring, rarely sting, and are gone in a few weeks. The difference matters, so we look before we treat.
Wall and ceiling nests are the other big one. Yellow jackets and sometimes honeybees get in through gaps in siding, soffits, vents, chimneys and around pipes. If you hear buzzing or chewing inside a wall, or see wasps showing up indoors near lights and windows, the nest is probably in a void right behind them.
Don't caulk or tape the hole shut. A trapped yellow jacket colony will chew through drywall or ceiling paint looking for another exit — often into the living space. Leave the entrance open and call us; we treat through the opening and seal it afterward.
More on these jobs: ground bee removal · bees and wasps in walls · bee and wasp exclusion and sealing.
Tell us where the nest is, how high up, and whether anyone in the house is allergic. A photo from a safe distance helps a lot.
On site we confirm the species, find the nest entrance and check for other nests on the property — there's often more than one.
We use protective gear and the right product for the job — dust, liquid or aerosol — applied directly into the nest or entrance, where it reaches the colony.
Exposed nests come down once activity stops. Stragglers returning for a day or two is normal; if activity keeps up within your warranty window, we come back and re-treat.
There's no single price for wasp, hornet or bee removal because no two nests are the same. When you call, we'll ask a few questions and give you a clear quote before any work starts. These are the things that change the price:
For a quick estimate, text a photo and the address to 973-510-2585. Landlords and businesses with several buildings can ask about commercial pest control that covers stinging insects with the rest of the service.
We treat the nest you called about and you're done. A good fit for a single small nest in an easy spot.
Depending on the species, you can choose a warranty that covers the treated area for a set number of days.
If activity returns at the treated nest within your warranty window, call us and we come back to re-treat.
Every job is done by a licensed technician under NJ Pesticide License 90568B, with family and pet safety in mind.
If a nest is right by an entrance, a play area, or a business door and someone has already been stung, use our 24/7 emergency bee removal line: 973-510-2585.
Tell us where the nest is, roughly how big, and whether anyone is allergic — we'll get back to you quickly.
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Yes. We're based in Garfield and remove wasp, hornet, yellow jacket and bee nests across Bergen County, plus Passaic, Essex and Hudson counties.
It depends on the species, how big the nest is, how high or hidden it is, how many nests there are and whether it's an emergency call. Text a photo and your address to 973-510-2585 and we'll give you a quote before any work starts.
Yes. You can choose a one-time service or a 30, 60 or 90-day warranty depending on the species, and if activity comes back within that window we re-treat.
In North Jersey, most so-called ground bees are yellow jackets nesting in old burrows in the lawn or garden. They're defensive and should be treated by a professional, especially before mowing.
You can, but store-bought sprays often miss the core of the colony, and a stirred-up nest of yellow jackets or hornets can sting many times. For anything bigger than a small paper wasp nest, or anything hidden, call a pro.
No. A trapped colony can chew its way into the house. Leave the hole open until the nest has been treated, then seal it.
A bald-faced hornet nest is a gray, papery ball or football shape with a single opening near the bottom, usually in a tree, hedge or under an overhang.
We look at honeybee situations case by case. Because honeybees are important pollinators, we may suggest a local beekeeper for a swarm before treatment.
We treat directly into the nest or entrance, not broadcast across the yard, and we'll tell you how long to keep kids and pets away from the treated spot.
Yes. For nests by doors, play areas or businesses, or when someone has been stung, call our 24/7 emergency line at 973-510-2585.
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Based in Garfield, we remove stinging insect nests in these towns and across Bergen, Passaic, Essex and Hudson counties.
Updated October 2026 by the Silver Bullet Pest Control team, Garfield, NJ • NJ License 90568B
