Silver Bullet Pest ControlPaper wasps under the gutter line, yellow jackets diving into the lawn every time you mow, or a gray football-shaped nest in the hedge? Silver Bullet Pest Control removes wasp, yellow jacket and hornet nests from homes and businesses in Union Township. Honey bees are relocated with a local beekeeper, not killed.
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Send a photo of the nest from a safe distance to 973-510-2585 and we'll tell you what it is before anyone gets close.
Silver Bullet Pest Control removes wasp, yellow jacket and hornet nests in Union Township, NJ: a licensed technician identifies the insect, treats every active nest on the property, takes down the exposed nests once they're dead, and shows you where the next one is likely to start. We're based in Garfield and serve Union County on scheduled visits; same-day service is sometimes possible. Honey bees are relocated with a local beekeeper. NJ License 90568B, 4.9 stars on Google, free quotes. Call or text 973-510-2585.
Most of Union is single-family neighborhoods of Cape Cods, colonials and split-levels with real yards. That gives wasps three favorite places:
Paper wasps like a dry, sheltered overhang that gets morning sun: soffits, the underside of gutters, porch and garage ceilings, shutters, light fixtures and the top of a door frame. They're usually calm until someone bumps the nest.
Bald-faced hornets hang their nests in trees, foundation shrubs, arborvitae and hedges, and sometimes on the side of a shed or house. Trimming a hedge in late summer is how many Union homeowners find one.
Yellow jackets nest out of sight: old rodent holes in the lawn, under stoops and walkways, behind siding, and in gaps around vents, pipes and the sill. These nests get very big by fall and are the ones that sting the most people.
Getting this right decides how the nest is handled, so it's the first thing we confirm:
| Paper wasp | Yellow jacket | Bald-faced hornet | Honey bee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body | Slim, long legs hang down in flight | Short, stocky, bright yellow and black | Larger, black and white | Fuzzy, golden-brown |
| Nest | Open comb, cells visible | Hidden in ground or wall void | Closed gray paper ball | Wax comb in a tree hollow or wall; swarms hang in a cluster |
| Temper | Mild unless disturbed | Aggressive, especially late summer | Very defensive near nest | Usually gentle away from the hive |
| What we do | Treat and remove | Treat the hidden nest, then remove what's reachable | Treat and remove | Relocated with a local beekeeper |
Not sure? A photo taken from a few yards away is usually enough for us to tell. Never climb a ladder to get a closer look.
Honey bees are not pests, and we don't treat them like a wasp nest. When a honey bee swarm lands on a tree or a colony moves into a wall in Union, we work with a local beekeeper so the bees are relocated instead of exterminated. If a colony has been inside a wall for a while, the honeycomb may need to come out too, so the wall doesn't attract new bees or leak honey later. We'll explain what that involves for your house.
A few other bees get confused with wasps:
We're based in Garfield in Bergen County and we serve Union Township along with the rest of Union County. Because it's a longer drive, most Union visits are scheduled ahead, usually grouped with other jobs in the area. Same-day service is sometimes possible, especially when a nest is right by a door or someone in the home is allergic, so call and ask.
Until the technician arrives:
Stung and having trouble breathing, throat or face swelling, or feeling faint? That's a medical emergency. Call 911 first, then deal with the nest later.
We confirm the insect and look for every nest, not just the one you called about. Eaves, decks, sheds, hedges and the lawn often hide a second or third.
Wearing protective gear, the technician treats the nest directly, including the entry hole on wall and ground nests where the colony can't be seen.
Once activity stops, exposed nests under eaves, porches and railings come down so you aren't left looking at them.
We show you the gaps in siding, vents and trim that wasps keep using, and can seal them. See entry point sealing.
Expect a few returning foragers around a treated wall or ground nest for a day or so. That's normal; they're coming back to a nest that's dying.
| When | What's happening | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| April to May | A single queen builds a small starter nest, often under eaves or a porch roof | Knock-down time. A walnut-sized nest is the easiest job of the year |
| June to July | Workers hatch and nests grow fast; yellow jackets settle into lawns and walls | Watch the eaves, deck and play set; call before the nest gets big |
| August to September | Nests are at full size; yellow jackets hit cookouts, pools and trash cans | Peak sting season. Don't mow or trim near a known nest |
| October | Colonies start to fail, but late nests are still active on warm days | Still worth treating if it's near a door |
| November to March | Workers die; only new queens survive, hidden away | Seal gaps and vents now so next spring's queen has fewer spots |
Old nests aren't reused, but a well-sheltered spot will often attract a new queen the next year, which is why sealing matters.
A lot of Union stings happen during ordinary yard work: running the mower over a yellow jacket hole, trimming the hedge along the driveway, or reaching under the deck for a hose. Pools, swing sets, grills and recycling bins pull yellow jackets in close from late July on.
Also seeing big black ants around the deck or porch? That's a different problem. See carpenter ants in Union.
Every quote is free. These are the things that change the size of the job:
| Factor | Smaller job | Bigger job |
|---|---|---|
| Number of nests | One nest | Several around the house and yard |
| Height | Reachable from the ground | Second-story eaves or a high peak |
| Type | Paper wasps under an overhang | Yellow jackets inside a wall, or a large hornet nest |
| Time of year | Small spring nest | Full-size late-summer colony |
| Extras | Nothing else needed | Sealing gaps or a return visit |
Call or text 973-510-2585 with a photo and where the nest is, and we'll give you a quote and a visit time.
Tell us where the nest is, how big it looks, and send a photo if you can. We'll set up a visit.
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Yes. We're based in Garfield and serve Union and the rest of Union County. Most visits are scheduled ahead; same-day is sometimes possible, so call or text 973-510-2585.
That's almost always a yellow jacket nest in an old rodent hole or under a root. Mark it, keep the mower away, and don't pour anything into it.
A tiny spring nest is sometimes manageable, but most stings happen during DIY attempts on ladders. If anyone is allergic, or the nest is big, high or inside a wall, call a professional.
There's likely a yellow jacket nest in the wall or ceiling void and they've found a way inside. Don't seal the opening; call us so the nest itself gets treated.
No. Honey bee swarms and colonies are relocated with a local beekeeper.
They don't reuse old nests, but a sheltered spot can attract a new queen. Sealing gaps and checking the eaves in spring helps.
Late summer into early fall, when colonies are largest and the workers go after food and sugary drinks.
We explain where and how we treat and any precautions before we start, and nests near play areas get extra care.
Yes. We remove nests from storefronts, signs, entrances and dumpster areas and schedule around your hours.
Yes. Silver Bullet Pest Control holds NJ License 90568B and has over 15 years of experience.
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We serve Union Township, the rest of Union County and nearby Essex and Morris towns.
Updated November 2026 by the Silver Bullet Pest Control team, Garfield, NJ • NJ License 90568B
