Silver Bullet Pest ControlA gray hornet nest the size of a football in the maple out front, paper wasps under the porch ceiling, or a cloud of honey bees on a branch? Silver Bullet Pest Control serves Morristown for wasp and hornet removal, and we work with a local beekeeper so honey bees are relocated, not killed.
4.9 stars on Google • NJ License 90568B • 15+ years • Serving Morris County by appointment • Hablamos español
Text a photo to 973-510-2585 — wasp, hornet or honey bee decides what happens next.
Silver Bullet Pest Control removes wasp, yellow jacket and bald-faced hornet nests in Morristown, Morris County, and relocates honey bees with a local beekeeper instead of exterminating them. We're based in Garfield and schedule Morristown visits ahead; same-day is sometimes possible when our route allows. A licensed technician identifies the insect, treats every wasp and hornet nest on the property and takes down exposed nests. NJ License 90568B, 4.9 stars on Google, free quotes. Call or text 973-510-2585.
The first question is always what's actually there, because the answer changes the plan:
| Insect | How to recognize it | Nest | What we do |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper wasp | Slim, long dangling legs, brown with yellow marks | Open umbrella-shaped comb under overhangs | Treat and remove |
| Yellow jacket | Short, stocky, bright yellow and black | Hidden in the ground or inside walls | Treat at the entrance |
| Bald-faced hornet | Larger, black with white face markings | Gray, enclosed paper nest in trees, shrubs or eaves | Treat and remove when it's near people |
| European hornet | Very large, brown and yellow, may fly at night | In hollow trees, walls or sheds | Treat; ask us about your spot |
| Honey bee | Fuzzy, golden brown, calm unless disturbed | Swarm on a branch, or wax comb in a cavity | Relocated with a local beekeeper |
| Bumble bee | Large, round and fuzzy | In the ground, under sheds or in old insulation | Often left alone; we explain options |
Not sure? A photo from a safe distance is usually all we need.
Honey bees are important pollinators, and we don't treat them like wasps. When the insects turn out to be honey bees, we work with a local beekeeper so the swarm or colony is relocated, not exterminated.
A swarm is a cluster of bees, often the size of a football or bigger, hanging on a branch, fence or eave in spring or early summer. It's a colony looking for a new home. Swarms are usually gentle because they have no nest to defend yet, and they may move on within a day or two. Please don't spray one — call or text a photo, and keep people and pets back.
An established colony is different. If bees have been flying in and out of a gap in a wall, chimney, soffit or hollow tree for weeks, they've built wax comb and stored honey inside. That's a bigger job than collecting a swarm, and the comb can't just be left to rot in a wall. We'll look at where they are and explain what's involved before anything is done.
Many bees that worry homeowners aren't honey bees at all. Fuzzy bumble bees, small ground-nesting bees in bare soil, and big carpenter bees drilling into trim are all common in Morris County. Each has its own answer; ask us about yours.
The bald-faced hornet is technically a large yellow jacket, black with white markings on the face and abdomen. Its nest is the one most people picture when they think of hornets: a gray, enclosed paper ball with an opening near the bottom.
Does every hornet nest have to go? No. A nest high in a tree, far from doors, paths and play areas, discovered in late fall when the colony is dying off, can often be left alone — the hornets don't reuse it next year. A nest beside a walkway, driveway, deck or window, or one in a hedge you need to trim, should be treated. We'll give you an honest call either way.
Three situations cover most of our Morristown calls:
Mature trees and thick plantings on older lots give bald-faced hornets cover all summer. Many people only see the nest in September or October, when it's already large.
Older houses with deep eaves, decorative trim, porches and shutters have dozens of sheltered spots. Paper wasps are calm until someone opens a shutter or a window next to the nest.
Yellow jackets nest out of sight, which is why most bad stinging incidents involve them. Never seal the hole before the nest is treated; they can chew into the house.
Morristown is the Morris County seat, with the Green at its center, a busy downtown of restaurants and shops, and neighborhoods of older homes, including many Victorians and colonials, plus newer apartment and condo buildings. Morristown National Historical Park and plenty of tall trees mean a lot of green space close to homes. Each type of property brings its own nest spots:
We're based in Garfield and serve Morristown by appointment. Most visits are scheduled ahead; same-day is sometimes possible, especially for a nest at a door or around someone who's allergic.
We confirm what the insect is. Honey bees go to the beekeeper; wasps and hornets get treated.
We check eaves, porches, trees, hedges, sheds and the lawn, because one nest often means another nearby.
A licensed technician in protective gear treats every active wasp, yellow jacket and hornet nest, including hidden ones.
Exposed nests come down when activity stops. We point out gaps to close; see entry point sealing.
Queens start small nests alone. Honey bee swarms appear on branches. Small nests are easiest to deal with now.
Nests grow fast. Paper wasps fill porch ceilings; hornet nests double in size; yellow jackets expand underground and in walls.
Yellow jackets and hornets peak and get aggressive around food and trash. Many hornet nests are first noticed as leaves drop.
Workers die off and nests are abandoned. Mated queens hide for winter. A good time to seal gaps before spring.
Quotes are free. These change the size of the job:
| Factor | Smaller job | Bigger job |
|---|---|---|
| Insect | Paper wasps | Yellow jackets in a wall or a large hornet nest |
| Height & access | Low porch or shrub | High eaves, tall trees, upper floors |
| Number of nests | One | Several around the property |
| Season | Spring, small nest | Late summer, large colony |
| Extra work | None | Sealing gaps or a return visit |
Honey bees? Tell us where they are and how long they've been there, and we'll explain the relocation.
Send a photo of the nest or the bees and tell us where they are. We'll set up the soonest visit we can.
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No. We work with a local beekeeper so honey bee swarms and colonies are relocated, not exterminated.
Keep people and pets back, don't spray it, and text us a photo. Swarms are usually gentle and are looking for a new home.
It can be. They defend the nest hard and can sting repeatedly, so a nest near doors, paths or hedges you trim should be treated.
Often not, if it's high and away from people. The colony dies off in winter and the nest isn't reused.
Morristown visits are usually scheduled ahead. Same-day is sometimes possible when our route allows — call or text early.
Wasps are smooth and shiny with a narrow waist; honey bees and bumble bees are fuzzy. A photo settles it.
Old nests aren't reused, but a sheltered spot can attract a new queen. Sealing gaps in winter helps.
Yes. We work with business owners and building managers and schedule around customers and tenants.
Ask us. Tell us where the holes are and we'll explain what can be done for your house.
Yes. Silver Bullet Pest Control holds NJ License 90568B and has over 15 years of experience.
Sí. Hablamos español. Mande una foto del nido o de las abejas al 973-510-2585.
Updated November 2026 by the Silver Bullet Pest Control team, Garfield, NJ • NJ License 90568B
