Wasp and Hornet Removal in Brooklyn, Queens, and Nassau County
Wasps and hornets build nests across Brooklyn brownstones, Queens yards, and Nassau County homes every summer. Here's when to call Jet Pest Control.
# Wasp and Hornet Removal in Brooklyn, Queens, and Nassau County
Late summer across our service area means stinging insect colonies at peak population. Yellow jacket nests in Brooklyn brownstone walls, bald-faced hornet nests under the eaves of Queens detached homes, and ground nests in Nassau County suburban yards — these colonies can contain thousands of aggressive workers by August. If you've discovered a stinging insect nest, don't attempt removal yourself.
Common Species in Our Service Area
Yellow Jackets: The most aggressive and commonly encountered stinging insect. They build nests in wall voids (very common in Brooklyn brownstones and Queens attached homes), underground in abandoned burrows, under decking, and in attic areas. By August, established colonies contain 4,000–5,000 workers who defend aggressively. Yellow jackets also scavenge food — a particular problem at outdoor dining areas and backyard gatherings.
Bald-Faced Hornets: Large black and white hornets building distinctive football-shaped gray nests in trees, under eaves, or in shrubs. Highly aggressive; capable of stinging multiple times. Colonies reach 400–700 workers at peak. Common in the more suburban portions of Queens (Bayside, Douglaston) and throughout Nassau County.
Paper Wasps: Slender orange-brown wasps building small open-celled nests under eaves, in window frames, and around deck railings. Very common in Nassau County suburban homes. Less aggressive than yellow jackets unless the nest is directly disturbed.
Ground Yellow Jackets: Encountered during lawn mowing or gardening throughout Nassau County suburban yards. Accidentally disturbing a ground nest can produce dozens of simultaneous stings.
Why Not to Treat Yourself
Consumer aerosol sprays kill guard wasps at nest entrances without penetrating to the colony. Spraying wall void nests drives thousands of agitated wasps deeper into the building structure. And with anaphylaxis risk affecting up to 5% of the population, any nest removal carries medical risk.
Professional Treatment
Jet Pest Control treats stinging insect nests throughout Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, Nassau, and Suffolk. We identify species, apply penetrating professional treatment, and remove accessible nests. Same-day emergency service for nests blocking entry points or near children's areas.
Call (718) 710-0330 or (516) 774-5051. Unmarked vehicles. When you need an exterminator near me for wasps or hornets across NYC or Nassau County, call Jet Pest Control.