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For ground bees, yellow jackets, hornets or bees in Montville Township (including Towaco and Pine Brook), call Silver Bullet Pest Control at 973-510-2585. Most 'ground bees' that sting are actually yellow jackets nesting underground; we identify what you have, treat the nest safely and check the yard for more. 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.
| What you see | What it likely is | Stings? |
|---|---|---|
| One hole with a steady line of yellow-and-black insects | Yellow jacket nest | Yes, repeatedly; defends the nest |
| Many small holes in bare soil in spring, insects hovering low | Solitary ground-nesting bees (mining bees) | Rarely |
| Large fuzzy bees going under a shed or into a rodent hole | Bumble bee nest | Can, if disturbed |
| Gray paper nest in a tree or bush | Bald-faced hornet | Yes |
Mining bees are gentle pollinators and usually gone in a few weeks; yellow jacket ground nests are the ones to treat.
Montville Township's wooded lots, large lawns, stone walls and older homes along the Towaco and Pine Brook sides give stinging insects lots of options. Yellow jackets nest in lawns and under landscape stones, bald-faced hornets hang nests in trees and shrubs, and carpenter bees go after decks and wood trim. Late summer is peak season, when colonies are largest and mowing over a nest is most likely to end in stings.
The three situations behind most of these calls in North Jersey:
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.
Small nests grow fast through the summer. Treating early keeps doorways and decks usable.
Carpenter bees drill into unpainted wood and come back every year. Treatment plus sealing and painting the wood stops the cycle.
Bald-faced hornet nests can be the size of a basketball by August and are often hidden in thick shrubs until someone trims them. European hornets nest in hollow trees and walls and are drawn to porch lights at night. Both defend their nests aggressively. We treat or remove hornet nests at any height, and nests near walkways, play sets and doors come first. See who to call for bees and hornets.
We identify the insect, treat the nest at the entrance so the treatment reaches the colony, check the yard and house for other nests, and tell you how to make the property less inviting next year. 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 yellow jacket ground nests and bee and wasp removal.
Walk around the eaves, deck and shed every couple of weeks in spring, when nests are small.
Yellow jackets go after sweet drinks and meat at cookouts. Keep lids on.
Open trash and recycling draw yellow jackets in late summer.
Painted or stained wood keeps carpenter bees from drilling in.
Tell us what you're seeing and where. A photo often lets us identify the pest right away. We answer 24/7 for emergencies.
A licensed tech finds the source: where the pest lives, how it gets in and what draws it.
We use the right method for the pest, placed where it works and kept away from kids and pets.
We close entry points and tell you what to change so the problem doesn't come back.
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.
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Silver Bullet Pest Control treats hornet nests in Montville, Towaco and Pine Brook; call 973-510-2585.
We handle yellow jackets, hornets, wasps and carpenter bees in Montville, and we'll tell you if it's a honey bee swarm for a beekeeper.
Usually yellow jackets nesting underground; sometimes gentle solitary mining bees.
Yellow jackets do, repeatedly; mining bees rarely sting.
No. It's dangerous and pollutes the soil.
No. Vibration sets off the colony; leave it marked until it's treated.
Late summer and fall.
Yes, at any height.
One-time service, or a 30, 60 or 90-day warranty depending on the species.
Text a photo from a safe distance and the nest location to 973-510-2585.
Based in Garfield, we serve these towns and the rest of Bergen, Passaic, Essex and Hudson counties.
Updated November 2026 by the Silver Bullet Pest Control team, Garfield, NJ • NJ License 90568B
