A paper nest under the eaves, wasps getting into the attic, a football-shaped hornet nest in the tree out front? Silver Bullet Pest Control checks the nest’s size, location and risk, removes or treats it, and once the nest is no longer active, seals the eave, soffit or gap so the same spot isn’t used next season.
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Text us a photo of the nest from a safe distance and we’ll tell you what kind of wasp it is.
Call Silver Bullet Pest Control at 973-510-2585, a licensed and insured New Jersey exterminator (NJ License 90568B) that removes active wasp, yellow jacket and hornet nests in Jersey City and across Hudson County. We evaluate the nest’s size, location and risk, treat or remove it from eaves, attics, sheds, trees and shrubs, and once the nest is no longer active, seal eaves, soffits and other entry points so the spot isn’t reused. We use kid- and pet-conscious methods with clear re-entry guidance. Same-day appointments are available depending on the schedule, and we speak Spanish.
In a city of attached homes, apartment buildings and storefronts, a wasp nest is usually close to a door, a window or a sidewalk, and a nest inside a wall can grow for weeks before anyone notices. Here are three common situations.
In summer, a few wasps inside usually means a nest nearby with a way into the structure. Nests in soffits, wall voids and attic gaps get treated at the opening and removed when reachable, and the gap is sealed once activity stops. In fall and winter, a slow wasp indoors is often an overwintering queen, not proof of an active nest.
Yellow jackets nest in the ground and in structures and can build large, defensive colonies. Around apartment buildings, restaurants and patios they need fast attention.
Those gray, football-shaped nests are built by bald-faced hornets, which are black and white and very defensive, so these nests are treated carefully before they’re taken down.
Wasps, yellow jackets and hornets are more defensive than most bees away from the hive. Knowing the species and where the nest is tells us how quickly it needs treatment.
| Insect | The nest | Where you find it | How defensive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper wasp | Open, umbrella-shaped comb you can see the cells of | Porch ceilings, eaves, railings, outdoor furniture | Usually less aggressive, but defends the nest if disturbed |
| Yellow jacket | Hidden; you see wasps going in and out of a hole | In the ground, wall voids, gaps in siding | Very defensive; colonies can get large |
| European hornet | Hidden nest; large brown-and-yellow hornets going in and out of a cavity | Hollow trees, wall voids, attics | Defensive near the nest; also active at dusk |
| Bald-faced hornet | Large, gray, football-shaped enclosed paper nest; black-and-white hornets | Trees, shrubs, eaves, building corners | Very defensive |
| Honey bee | Wax comb, usually hidden in a wall or tree | Wall voids, tree hollows, swarms on branches | Usually calmer; relocated when safe and practical |
Don’t spray it or knock it down. Disturbing a nest is how most stings happen, and plugging a hole in a wall while the nest is alive can push wasps into the house. Keep kids and pets away and call us.
Stung and having trouble breathing, swelling of the face or throat, or dizziness? Call 911 right away.
We locate the nest, confirm which insect it is and check how close it is to doors, windows and people.
We weigh removal against targeted treatment and tell you the price before any work starts.
A careful extraction or a precise treatment, with clear re-entry guidance for kids and pets.
Once the nest is dead, we seal the eave, soffit or gap and point out what attracted the nest.
Nest-building starts. A queen begins a small nest under an overhang or in a wall gap.
Colonies grow fast and activity peaks around decks, patios and trash areas.
Colonies get more defensive as food sources shrink, and yellow jackets go after food and drinks.
Outdoor nests die off and are not reused. A wasp indoors now is usually an overwintering queen, not an active nest. The best time to seal the spots nests used.
We help restaurants, schools, apartment buildings, retail centers, parks, warehouses and property management sites where wasps affect tenants, staff or customers. See commercial pest control.
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 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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Common spots include eaves and roof returns, tree branches and shrubs, shed and deck framing, porch ceilings, fence posts, ground cavities and gaps around commercial exteriors.
Yes, especially in wall voids, attic spaces or gaps around siding where there is already an opening. A large nest in a soffit or wall void can grow for weeks before anyone notices.
Paper wasps are generally less aggressive than yellow jackets, but they will defend their nest if it is disturbed.
Yes. Most colonies grow from spring through summer, and fall can bring more defensive behavior as food sources shrink.
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 y avispones en Jersey City y todo el condado de Hudson. Llame o mande texto al 973-510-2585.
Updated October 2026 by the Silver Bullet Pest Control team, Garfield, NJ • NJ License 90568B
