A wasp nest over the front door, yellow jackets around the trash cans, wasps getting into the house? Silver Bullet Pest Control is based right here in Garfield, so we can often get to an active nest the same day. We identify the wasp, remove the nest and seal the gap so they don’t build there again.
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Call Silver Bullet Pest Control at 973-510-2585, a licensed New Jersey exterminator (NJ License 90568B) based right in Garfield that often handles active wasp nests the same day when the schedule allows. We remove nests from eaves, attics, porches, trees and shrubs, identify paper wasps, yellow jackets and hornets, and seal the entry point after the nest is gone. Nests by doors, play areas or anyone with a sting allergy go first, and we speak Spanish.
Garfield has a lot of two-family homes, porches, small yards, fences and garages built close together. A nest is usually only a few steps from a door, a driveway or the neighbor’s yard, which is why fast service matters here. Here are three common situations.
Paper wasps like the sheltered spots on porches, stoops and eaves that Garfield homes have plenty of. Small nests in easy spots can often just be removed. Bigger ones by a door are treated first.
Yellow jackets build big defensive colonies in wall voids and the ground. They are the ones that sting when you take out the trash or mow. Never plug the hole, it can push them inside.
Bald-faced hornets build enclosed nests in trees, shrubs and under rooflines, and they defend them hard. These are best treated before the nest is taken down.
Species, nest size and how close it is to people decide whether a nest can simply be removed or needs to be treated first.
| Insect | The nest | Where in Garfield homes | How we handle it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper wasp | Open, umbrella-shaped, cells visible | Porch ceilings, eaves, railings, outdoor furniture | Small nests removed, larger ones treated first |
| Yellow jacket | Hidden, in the ground or a wall void | Lawns, foundations, siding gaps, soffits | Treated, then the gap is sealed |
| Bald-faced hornet | Gray, enclosed, football-shaped | Trees, shrubs, rooflines | Treated, then removed |
| Honey bee | Wax comb in a cavity, or a swarm | Walls, trees, swarms on branches | Relocated whenever safe and practical |
Seeing wasps inside? In spring and summer, wasps indoors can mean a nest nearby with a way into the house. Don’t spray into wall gaps or plug them, and call us to find the nest. In fall and winter, a slow wasp indoors is often an overwintering queen, not proof of an active nest.
Stung and having trouble breathing, swelling of the face or throat, or feeling dizzy? Call 911 right away.
We find the nest, confirm the species and check how close it is to doors, walkways and play areas.
We explain whether the nest can be removed or should be treated first, and tell you the price before any work starts.
We treat and remove the nest safely and give you clear guidance on when the area is safe to use again.
We seal the entry point so the same spot isn’t reused, and point out what drew them in.
Queens start small nests under eaves, porch ceilings and railings. Easiest time to remove them.
Nests grow week over week. Yellow jackets and hornets reach their biggest colonies, and stings go up.
Wasps get more defensive and go after outdoor food, drinks and trash cans.
Outdoor nests die off. A good time to seal gaps in soffits, siding and eaves before spring.
Nests by entrances, patios, playgrounds and parking areas can affect employees, tenants and customers. We handle stinging insects for restaurants, schools, apartment buildings, retail centers and warehouses. See commercial pest control in Garfield.
It depends on the species, nest size, location, height and how easy it is to reach. We give a free quote and tell you the price before any work starts. See how much an exterminator costs in NJ.
Tell us what you’re seeing and where. We’ll get back to you fast, usually the same business day.
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We are based in Garfield and same-day appointments are often available, depending on the schedule. Call 973-510-2585 for the fastest open slot.
Paper wasp nests are open and umbrella-shaped, with the cells showing. Bald-faced hornets, which are black and white, build the larger gray, football-shaped paper nest that is fully enclosed and hangs in trees, shrubs or under eaves. European hornets, the large brown-and-yellow ones, nest hidden in cavities like hollow trees, walls or attics.
Yes, especially in wall voids, attics or gaps around siding where there is already an opening. In spring and summer, wasps indoors can mean a nearby nest has a way into the house. In fall and winter, a single slow wasp is often an overwintering queen, not an active nest.
Paper wasps are generally less aggressive than yellow jackets, but they will defend their nest if it is disturbed. If someone who was stung has trouble breathing, swelling of the face or throat, or dizziness, call 911.
It depends on the species, nest size, location, height and how easy it is to reach. We give a free quote and tell you the price before any work starts.
Sí, hablamos español. Estamos en Garfield y muchas veces podemos quitar nidos de avispas el mismo día. Llame o mande texto al 973-510-2585.
Same-day wasp control from our Garfield base to nearby Bergen and Passaic County towns.
Updated October 2026 by the Silver Bullet Pest Control team, Garfield, NJ • NJ License 90568B
