A gray hornet nest in the tree out front, wasps under the eaves, something humming inside the wall? Silver Bullet Pest Control inspects the whole property, yard, eaves, sheds and decks included, so every nest is found before we treat. Once activity has stopped, we seal the entry points so the same spots aren’t used again.
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Silver Bullet Pest Control removes and treats hornet and wasp nests at homes in Woodland Park, Passaic County, NJ; call 973-510-2585. We inspect the whole property, including yards, eaves and outbuildings, to find every nest and confirm the species before treating. Once the nest is dead and activity has stopped, we seal the entry point so the same spot isn’t reused, using kid- and pet-conscious methods with clear re-entry guidance. Silver Bullet Pest Control is licensed and insured, NJ License 90568B, and we speak Spanish.
Woodland Park sits in Passaic County below Garret Mountain, with single-family homes, townhouses and wooded edges on many streets. One property often has more than one kind of stinging insect, which is why we inspect everything before we recommend anything.
Bald-faced hornets build these large gray paper nests in trees, bushes and high on the house. The nest keeps growing all summer, and the colony defends it hard when someone gets close.
Paper wasps like sheltered spots on the outside of the house: eaves, porch ceilings, deck rails and sheds. They can build several nests on one property, so we check every side of the house.
Yellow jackets and European hornets (large, brown and yellow) build hidden nests inside soffits, wall voids and rooflines. We treat the nest, and once activity has stopped we seal the opening so the spot isn’t reused next year. Don’t plug the gap while insects are still using it.
The insect and where it nests decide whether it can be carefully removed or needs to be treated first. Here are the ones commonly found at New Jersey homes.
| Insect | Typical nest | Where on the property | Risk to the house |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bald-faced hornet | Large gray, football-shaped paper nest | Trees, shrubs, high on the roofline | Mostly a sting risk; the nest is outside |
| European hornet | Hidden nest in a cavity | Wall voids, attics, hollow trees | Nest can be inside the house; drawn to lights at night |
| Paper wasps | Small open comb, umbrella shape | Eaves, porch ceilings, deck rails, sheds | Mostly a sting risk near doors |
| Yellow jackets | Hidden, can get very large | Ground cavities, wall voids, soffits | Can chew into insulation or drywall |
| Carpenter bees | Round holes drilled in wood | Fascia, trim, decks, railings | Cosmetic and structural wood damage over time |
| Honey bees and other bees | Colonies or solitary nests | Walls, trees, ground | Handled differently; honey bees relocated when practical |
Allergic to stings, or the nest is big? Don’t knock it down, spray it or plug its entrance yourself. Keep kids and pets away and call us. If someone who was stung has trouble breathing, swelling of the face or throat, or feels dizzy, call 911.
We walk the whole property, confirm the species and see how each nest sits.
We tell you which nests can be carefully removed and which should be treated first, and give you the price before any work starts.
We remove or treat each nest safely. Most homes are done in one visit; several nests may take longer.
Once activity has stopped, we seal the entry points so the same gaps in soffits, walls and rooflines aren’t reused.
Queens start small nests under eaves, in sheds and in the ground. Honey bee swarms look for new homes.
Activity peaks around yards, gardens, trees and decks, and hornet nests grow quickly.
Some nests get more defensive as food sources change, especially yellow jackets and hornets.
Colonies die off and only new queens survive. A wasp or hornet inside the house now is often an overwintering queen, not a sign of an active nest. A good time to fix gaps and wood damage.
In a two-family house or townhouse complex, one nest by a shared entrance affects every tenant. We handle stinging insects for landlords, property managers and businesses. See commercial pest control.
It depends on the insect, how many nests there are, how high they are and whether one is inside a wall. We give a free quote and tell you the price before any work starts. See what bee and wasp removal costs.
Tell us what you’re seeing and where. We’ll get back to you fast, usually the same business day.
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Yes. A full property inspection finds every active nest, under eaves, in wall voids, trees, sheds, decks and ground cavities, before treatment is scheduled.
It can be, especially with a larger nest or if anyone nearby is allergic. Hornets and yellow jackets defend their nests, so professional treatment lowers the risk of multiple stings.
Sealing the entry point once activity has stopped greatly reduces the chance of the same spot being reused. Food and trash left outdoors and sheltered gaps can still attract new nests.
We use careful application methods and give you clear re-entry guidance for the treated area.
Activity builds from spring through summer and can peak in late summer or early fall, when some nests become more defensive as food sources change.
Sí, hablamos español. Quitamos nidos de avispas y avispones en casas de Woodland Park y todo el condado de Passaic. Llame o mande texto al 973-510-2585.
Updated October 2026 by the Silver Bullet Pest Control team, Garfield, NJ • NJ License 90568B
