Silver Bullet Pest ControlYellow jackets pouring out of a hole in the lawn, a gray hornet nest in the tree, or a cloud of honey bees on a branch? Silver Bullet Pest Control removes wasp, hornet and yellow jacket nests across North Jersey, and honey bees are relocated with a local beekeeper instead of being exterminated.
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Text a photo of the insect or the nest to 973-510-2585, taken from a safe distance, and we'll tell you what it is.
Bee and wasp removal in New Jersey starts with identifying the insect: wasps, hornets and yellow jackets are treated and their nests removed, while honey bees are protected pollinators that should be relocated by a beekeeper. Silver Bullet Pest Control does both across Bergen, Passaic, Essex and Hudson counties, with same-day visits often available. NJ License 90568B, 4.9 stars on Google. Call or text 973-510-2585.
What you have decides what we do. Here's a quick guide to the stinging insects we see most in New Jersey:
| Insect | Looks like | Nest | What we do |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honey bees | Fuzzy, golden-brown, smaller than a thumbnail | Wax comb in a tree hollow, wall or attic; swarms hang in a ball on a branch | Relocated with a local beekeeper |
| Bumble bees | Large, round, very fuzzy, black and yellow | Small nests in the ground, under sheds or in old insulation | Often left alone; moved only if they're in the way |
| Yellow jackets | Smooth, shiny, bright yellow and black, quick | Hidden paper nests in the ground, walls and voids | Nest treated and removed where reachable |
| Paper wasps | Slim, long legs dangling in flight | Open, umbrella-shaped comb under eaves and railings | Nest treated and taken down |
| Bald-faced hornets | Black and white, larger | Gray, football-shaped paper nest in trees and bushes | Nest treated and removed, with care |
| European hornets | Big, brown and yellow, fly at night | Inside hollow trees, walls and sheds | Nest treated, often in a wall void |
Big bees drilling round holes in your deck or fascia are probably carpenter bees. Ask us what we can do for those.
Paper wasps are the most common nest on North Jersey houses. They build in protected spots right where people walk, so a nest by a door or porch often needs to go. Early in the season, nests are small and quick to remove.
Bald-faced hornets defend their nest hard, and mowing or trimming near one is how most people get stung. We treat the nest from a safe position and remove it once activity has stopped.
Yellow jackets cause the most stings in late summer. Their nests are hidden, so you see only the entrance. Never plug the hole: they can chew through into the house.
Honey bees are important pollinators, and we don't treat them like a wasp nest. When honey bees are the problem, we work with a local beekeeper so the swarm or colony is relocated.
Learn more on our New Jersey beekeepers page. If the bees turn out to be yellow jackets (people mix them up all the time), we'll handle the nest.
Walk away calmly; don't swat. Bring kids and pets inside.
Swelling of the face or throat, trouble breathing or dizziness after a sting is an emergency. Call 911.
Don't spray, plug, burn or knock it down. Plugging a wall hole can push yellow jackets into the house.
From a safe distance, text a photo to 973-510-2585. Same-day visits are often available.
We confirm whether it's honey bees, bumble bees, yellow jackets, paper wasps or hornets, and look for other nests on the property.
Wasps, hornets and yellow jackets are treated by a licensed technician in protective gear. Honey bees are relocated with a beekeeper.
Reachable nests are taken down once activity stops. Nests deep in walls or ground are treated at the source.
We point out gaps in siding, vents and soffits where nests keep showing up and can seal them. See bee and wasp exclusion.
| Time of year | What's happening | Best move |
|---|---|---|
| April to May | Queens start small nests; honey bee swarms begin | Knock out small wasp nests early; call about swarms |
| June to July | Nests grow fast; paper wasps under eaves, yellow jackets underground | Have nests near doors and play areas removed |
| August to October | Yellow jackets and hornets at peak size and most aggressive | Don't mow over ground nests; call before outdoor events |
| November to March | Wasp nests die off; honey bee colonies stay alive in walls | Seal gaps; have any honey bee colony relocated |
Old paper wasp and hornet nests are not reused the next year, but the same sheltered spot often gets a new one.
Can work on a tiny paper wasp nest, but most stings happen when people spray from too close or on a ladder.
Burning or flooding a nest is dangerous and can damage the house; yellow jackets just come out angry.
Sealing a yellow jacket entrance can send them inside through a ceiling or light fixture.
Spraying honey bees kills pollinators and leaves comb and honey that can rot in the wall.
Call a pro if the nest is high, hidden, in a wall, near the ground where people walk, or if anyone in the house is allergic.
Quotes are free. These change the size of the job:
| Factor | Smaller job | Bigger job |
|---|---|---|
| Insect | A small paper wasp nest | Yellow jackets in a wall, large hornet nest, honey bee colony |
| Location | Low, easy to reach | High eaves, upper floors, inside a wall or chimney |
| Number of nests | One | Several around the property |
| Time of year | Early season, small nest | Late summer, big active nest |
| Follow-up | None | Comb removal, sealing gaps, return visit |
Got questions first? See our wasp, hornet and yellow jacket questions page.
Tell us what the insects look like, where the nest is and how high. A photo from a safe distance helps a lot.
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A licensed pest control company removes wasps, hornets and yellow jackets, and honey bees should go to a beekeeper. Silver Bullet Pest Control handles wasp nests and works with a local beekeeper to relocate honey bees, across Bergen, Passaic, Essex and Hudson counties.
No. Honey bees are relocated with a local beekeeper, not exterminated. If a colony is inside a wall or soffit, the bees and comb need to come out together so leftover honey doesn't leak or attract other pests.
Same-day visits are often available, especially in our core counties. Most exposed nests are treated and removed in one visit; hidden yellow jacket nests may need a short follow-up once activity stops.
Bees are usually fuzzy and round, while wasps and yellow jackets are smooth, shiny and narrow-waisted. Honey bees are golden-brown and calm; yellow jackets are bright yellow, fast and aggressive around food. A photo lets us tell you for sure.
It's risky. Most stings happen when people spray a nest up close or from a ladder, and plugging a yellow jacket hole can push them into the house. If anyone is allergic or the nest is high or hidden, call a pro.
Keep people and pets away and call. A swarm is a honey bee colony resting while it looks for a new home; it's usually calm and often moves on within a day or two. We'll arrange for it to be relocated.
Late summer into fall. By August, colonies are at their largest and the workers go after food and drinks outdoors. That's when most yellow jacket stings and ground-nest surprises happen.
Old wasp and hornet nests aren't reused, but the same sheltered spot often attracts a new queen. Sealing gaps and checking eaves early in spring cuts down repeat nests.
It depends on the insect, where the nest is, how high it is, how many nests there are and the time of year. A small paper wasp nest is a simpler job than yellow jackets in a wall or a honey bee colony. We give a free quote.
Sí. Quitamos nidos de avispas y avispones, y las abejas de miel se reubican con un apicultor. Hablamos español. Llame o mande texto al 973-510-2585.
From our base in Garfield we serve Bergen, Passaic, Essex and Hudson counties.
Updated November 2026 by the Silver Bullet Pest Control team, Garfield, NJ • NJ License 90568B
