Silver Bullet Pest ControlA gray hornet nest in the backyard tree, wasps building under the porch awning, or big buzzing hornets bumping the window at night? Silver Bullet Pest Control removes hornet, wasp and yellow jacket nests for Bayonne homeowners, landlords and tenants. We serve Bayonne from our base in Garfield and can often come the same day.
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Text a photo of the nest or the insect to 973-510-2585. Knowing what it is first saves time.
Silver Bullet Pest Control removes hornet, wasp and yellow jacket nests at Bayonne homes, including two-family houses and rentals. A licensed technician identifies the insect, treats the nest, takes down exposed nests that can be reached and checks the rest of the property for more. Same-day visits are often available. NJ License 90568B, 4.9 stars on Google. Call or text 973-510-2585.
Most stinging-insect calls from Bayonne homes come down to one of these:
The most common nest on Bayonne houses. Paper wasps are less aggressive than hornets, but a nest over the front steps or by a window AC unit gets disturbed eventually.
These nests can grow large by late summer and the hornets defend them aggressively. Never try to knock one down or spray it from a ladder.
Yellow jackets nest in walls and the ground. European hornets are big and often fly after dark; they nest in hollow trees and wall voids. Both need the nest itself treated.
The type of insect decides where the nest is and how we deal with it:
| Paper wasps | Bald-faced hornets | Yellow jackets | European hornets | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nest you can see? | Yes, open comb | Yes, closed paper ball | Usually not; ground or wall | Usually not; hollow tree or wall |
| Typical Bayonne spot | Awnings, porch ceilings, gutters, fences | Yard trees, hedges, garage corners | Gaps in siding and steps, yard holes | Old trees, sheds, wall voids |
| Temper | Mild unless bumped | Very defensive | Defensive, sting repeatedly | Usually mild, but defend the nest |
| Usual approach | Treat and take down | Treat, then remove once quiet | Treat at the entrance, then seal | Treat at the entrance, then seal |
Fuzzy, golden insects clustered on a branch are more likely honey bees, which aren't handled like wasps — we work with a local beekeeper to relocate them. Tell us what you see.
Bayonne is a peninsula of tightly packed blocks: two-family homes, attached and semi-attached houses, and apartment buildings, with small backyards, driveways and detached garages. Wasps don't need much room. These are the spots we check on a typical Bayonne property:
Because houses sit close together, a nest on the side of your home may be right by a neighbor's window or walkway. If it's on a shared wall or fence, it helps to let the neighbor know before we come.
Walk away calmly. Swatting and fast movement near the nest are what trigger stings.
Keep windows near the nest shut, and keep kids and pets inside or away from that side of the house.
Don't spray it, knock it down or plug the hole. Blocking a wall entrance can push yellow jackets into the house.
Take a picture from a safe distance and text it to 973-510-2585 with your address. Same-day visits are often available.
If someone is stung and has swelling of the face or throat, trouble breathing or dizziness, call 911 right away.
We confirm what the insect is and look for other nests: under awnings, in the yard tree, behind siding and around the garage.
The technician treats each active nest, including hidden ones in walls or the ground, without you getting near it.
Exposed nests are removed once activity stops. Wall and ground nests are treated and left to die off.
We show you openings that let wasps into walls and soffits and can seal them. See entry point sealing.
Bayonne is at the far end of our Hudson County route, so calling early in the day gives you the best chance of a same-day visit.
A lot of Bayonne homes are two-family houses with an owner downstairs and a tenant upstairs, or both units rented. A wasp nest doesn't care about the lease, so here's what makes these visits go smoothly:
For buildings with ongoing pest issues, see our apartment building pest control and the landlord and tenant guide.
Paper bag decoys get mixed results at best. They won't move a nest that's already built.
Both are dangerous, especially near houses this close together, and rarely kill the whole colony.
Store sprays often don't reach the inside of a nest, and some hornets fly after dark and come toward flashlights.
In late summer yellow jackets and hornets both go after sweets and meat. Cover food and keep trash bins shut.
Quotes are free. These are the things that change the size of the job:
| Factor | Smaller job | Bigger job |
|---|---|---|
| Nest type | Paper wasp nest under an awning | Large hornet nest or a colony inside a wall |
| Height | First floor, easy to reach | Second- or third-floor roofline or a tall tree |
| Count | One nest | Several nests on the house and yard |
| Time of year | Late spring, small nest | Late summer, full-size nest |
| Follow-up | Nothing needed | Sealing gaps or a second visit |
Call or text 973-510-2585 with a photo and where the nest is.
Send a photo of the nest, tell us where it is on the house or yard, and mention if anyone is allergic.
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Yes. We serve Bayonne and the rest of Hudson County from our base in Garfield. Same-day visits are often available, especially if you call early.
Hornets are a type of wasp. Around here, "hornet" usually means bald-faced hornets, which build gray paper balls, or European hornets, which are large and brown and yellow.
Large brown-and-yellow insects flying to lights after dark are often European hornets. Their nest is usually in a hollow tree or a wall nearby.
Yes. We regularly deal with nests on rooflines, upper porches and the back of two-family houses.
We explain where we treat and any precautions before we start, and tell you when the area is fine to use again.
Either the owner or the tenant can call. Tell us who has access and who should get the visit details.
Old nests aren't reused, but the same sheltered spot can attract a new queen. Sealing gaps and checking awnings in spring helps.
Honey bees aren't handled like wasps — we work with a local beekeeper to relocate them. Tell us what you're seeing.
Yes. Silver Bullet Pest Control holds NJ License 90568B and has over 15 years of experience.
Sí. Hablamos español. Llame o mande un texto al 973-510-2585.
Updated November 2026 by the Silver Bullet Pest Control team, Garfield, NJ • NJ License 90568B
