Wasps nesting over the stoop, behind a shutter, on the back deck or in a gap in the siding? Silver Bullet Pest Control handles active wasp nests near doors, patios and busy areas in Jersey City, with same-day appointments when available, and seals the gap once the nest is gone.
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Text us a photo of the nest from a safe distance and we’ll tell you what it is.
Yes: call Silver Bullet Pest Control at 973-510-2585, a licensed New Jersey exterminator (NJ License 90568B) that offers same-day appointments when available for active wasp, yellow jacket and hornet nests in Jersey City and the rest of Hudson County. We check the nest size, location and risk, tell you the price before any work starts, remove or treat the nest with kid- and pet-conscious methods, and seal the gap once activity has stopped so it isn’t reused. We speak Spanish.
Jersey City is packed with rowhouses, two- and three-family homes, apartment buildings and storefronts. Small back yards, decks, fences and roof edges sit close to doors and sidewalks, so a nest is rarely far from people. Here are three common problems.
Paper wasps build in sheltered spots on porches, eaves and outdoor furniture. A small new nest away from foot traffic can often just be removed.
Yellow jackets build large, defensive colonies in the ground and inside walls. In attached homes a nest in one wall can be hard to find without an inspection.
Bald-faced hornets (black and white) build the gray, football-shaped nests in trees, shrubs and eaves and defend them hard. European hornets (large, brown and yellow) nest hidden in cavities like hollow trees, walls and attics. Both need careful treatment.
Wasp removal and wasp treatment fit different situations. The species, nest size, location and how close it is to people decide which one we use.
| What you have | What it usually needs |
|---|---|
| Small, new nest away from foot traffic | Often just removal |
| Large or established nest near a door, patio or business entrance | Treatment first, then removal |
| Nest inside a soffit, wall void or attic gap | Treatment at the opening; sealing only after activity has stopped |
| Gray bald-faced hornet nest in a tree, shrub or eave | Careful treatment in protective gear |
| Honey bees, not wasps | Relocation when safe and practical |
What attracts wasps? Food and drinks left outside, open trash, sweet-smelling plants, and sheltered gaps in eaves, sheds and outdoor furniture. Keeping lids on trash cans and drinks covered helps. If someone is stung and has trouble breathing, swelling of the face or throat, or feels dizzy, call 911.
We find the nest, identify the species and check how big it is and how close it is to doors, sidewalks and people.
We decide between removal and targeted treatment and tell you the price before any work starts.
A safe removal or a precise application, with kid- and pet-conscious methods and clear re-entry guidance.
Once activity has stopped, we seal the soffit, wall or roof-return gap and point out what attracted the nest.
New colonies start. A single queen builds a small nest under a ledge, shutter or porch ceiling.
Nests grow as the colony grows. Decks, patios and outdoor dining areas see the most wasps.
Some species get more defensive as natural food runs short and start going after trash and drinks.
Quiet above ground. Wasps found indoors in fall or winter are often overwintering queens, not proof of an active nest. A good time to seal the gaps old nests used.
A nest near a building entrance, outdoor seating area or storefront affects tenants, customers and staff. We handle nests at homes, apartment buildings and businesses. See commercial pest control.
It depends on the species, nest size, where the nest is, how high it is and how easy it is to reach. We give a free quote and tell you the price before any work starts. See bee and wasp removal cost.
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, depending on availability. Call 973-510-2585 to check today's schedule, and text a photo of the nest if you can.
Food and drinks left outdoors, trash, sweet-smelling plants, and sheltered gaps in eaves, sheds or outdoor furniture.
Paper wasp nests are open and umbrella-shaped. Bald-faced hornet nests are gray, football-shaped and fully enclosed, in trees, shrubs or eaves. European hornets nest out of sight in hollow trees, walls or attics. An inspection confirms which you have.
Sealing the entry point after treatment greatly lowers the chance of the same spot being used again.
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. Quitamos nidos de avispas, avispas amarillas (yellow jackets) y avispones en Jersey City y todo el condado de Hudson, muchas veces el mismo día. Llame o mande texto al 973-510-2585.
Updated October 2026 by the Silver Bullet Pest Control team, Garfield, NJ • NJ License 90568B
