Wasp & Hornet Nest Removal in Wausau, WI
A nest by the front door, yellow jackets coming out of the siding, a hornet ball in the maple? Get it handled without getting stung.
Wasp nest removal in Wausau is about two things: where the nest is and who might get stung. A paper wasp nest far from the house can wait for frost. A yellow jacket nest in a wall or under the lawn you mow can’t. Call [PHONE] and a licensed, insured technician will identify the wasp, treat the nest when the colony is least active and make the area safe again.
- Yellow jackets, hornets & paper wasps
- Wall, attic & ground nests
- Treated when wasps are calm
- Homes & businesses
Wasp, Yellow Jacket and Hornet Nest Removal Services
Hornet nest removal, yellow jackets in the wall or a paper wasp comb on the deck: one call covers finding the nest and treating it safely.
Yellow Jacket Nests
Ground, wall and attic nests of the wasp most likely to sting, treated through the entrance.
Bald-Faced Hornet Nests
Gray paper ball nests in trees, shrubs and under eaves, treated first and taken down later.
Paper Wasp Nests
Open, umbrella-shaped combs under eaves, deck railings, grills and play sets.
Wall and Attic Nests
Hidden nests in siding, soffits, vents and wall voids, the kind Extension experts say are best left to a pro.
Nest Removal and Sealing
Dead nests within reach taken down, and entry gaps sealed only after activity stops.
Homes, Cabins and Businesses
Houses, cabins, farms, patios, storefronts and play areas across Marathon County.
Tell us where the nest is and if anyone is allergic.
Wasp Exterminator in Wausau: What Happens When You Call
A good wasp exterminator spends a few minutes finding the entrance before anything gets sprayed. Here is how a typical visit goes.
Identify the wasp and the nest
Yellow jackets, bald-faced hornets and paper wasps behave differently. The pro finds the entrance and checks how high or deep the nest is, and whether it runs into a wall, attic or the ground.
Your price and plan
You hear what the nest is, how it will be treated and what it will cost. Nothing starts until you say yes.
Treat when wasps are calm
Late evening and night, when the whole colony is home. Ground and wall nests are often treated with a dust at the entrance that workers carry inside, and the entrance is left open so the treatment keeps working.
Remove and seal
When the nest is dead and within reach, it comes down. Gaps in siding, soffits or vents are sealed only after activity stops.
Check for activity
A few returning wasps are normal for a day or two. If the nest is still busy after a few days, it gets treated again.
What You Can Expect When You Call
Licensed, insured pros
Every technician we send is licensed by the State of Wisconsin and fully insured.
Treated at the right time
Nests are treated in the late evening or at night, when wasps are calm and the colony is home.
No plugged holes
Entrances stay open until the colony is dead, so wasps aren’t pushed into your living space.
Price before work
You agree to the price and the plan first. Nothing starts until you say yes.
Allergies taken seriously
Tell us if anyone is allergic to stings, so the call is treated as a priority.
Homes and businesses
Houses, cabins, farms, patios and storefronts across Marathon County.
Wasps in Wausau: The Basics
A nest that seems to appear overnight in August has been growing since spring. The University of Minnesota Extension says queens start new nests in April or May, and UW–Madison Extension says wasp numbers in Wisconsin peak in August, when a single yellow jacket nest can hold about 5,000 wasps.
Nests are used for one season only. Freezing nights in the mid-20s °F kill the workers and the old queen, so a far-off nest can often wait for frost. A nest by a door, in a wall or in the lawn you mow is the one to deal with now, and spring is the easiest time to catch a small one.
Take It Down Yourself or Call a Pro?
A golf-ball-size paper wasp comb under a railing in June is often a DIY job. These are the times to call a wasp exterminator instead:
- Anyone in the home is allergic to stings
- The nest is inside a wall, attic, soffit or crawl space
- You need a ladder to reach it
- It is by a door, deck, play set or pool
- A yellow jacket nest is in the lawn where kids or pets play
- You tried once and the wasps are still active
Never Plug the Hole
With the entrance blocked, yellow jackets look for another way out, often into the house. The University of Minnesota Extension says to seal it only after the colony is dead.
Bees, Not Wasps?
Fuzzy bees are pollinators. Leave bumble bee nests alone when you can, and call a local beekeeper for a honey bee swarm.
Describe the nest and the insects on the call.
What Affects the Price of Nest Removal
Prices aren’t listed here because every nest is different. We quote after seeing it, based on:
- The kind of wasp
- Where the nest is: open, in a wall, attic or the ground
- How high up it is and whether a ladder is needed
- How big the nest has grown
- Whether the dead nest is removed and gaps sealed
- Whether a return visit is needed
Ask Before You Book
- What kind of wasp is it?
- When will you treat it?
- Will the nest be taken down?
- Will you seal the entry gap, and when?
- What if the nest is still active in a few days?
Yellow Jacket Exterminator: Ground Nests and Late-Summer Trouble
Yellow jackets cause most late-summer stings. The University of Minnesota Extension says some turn into aggressive scavengers around food in late summer and fall.
Ground Nests
Most are in old rodent burrows, hollow logs or landscape timbers. A pro treats them at night with a dust at the entrance that the wasps carry inside, and the colony is usually under control within a few days. Pouring liquid into the hole works less well.
Yellow Jackets in the Wall
A steady line of wasps going into one spot in the siding, or yellow jackets showing up inside near a window or outlet, usually means a wall nest. Store aerosols can push them further in. This is a job for a pro.
Nest by a door or someone allergic? Say so when you call.
Wasp Help Around Wausau and Marathon County
We remove wasp nests across these towns. Homes, cabins, farms and businesses are all covered.
How much does it cost to have a wasp nest removed?
It depends on the kind of wasp, how high or hidden the nest is, and whether it is in a wall or the ground. A small open comb on a railing is a quick job. A yellow jacket nest inside a wall takes more work. You get the price before we start.
Do wasps come back to the same nest?
No. A nest is used for one season only. New queens start fresh nests in spring, sometimes in the same kind of spot, so it helps to seal last year’s entry gaps.
Is it safe to remove a wasp nest in winter?
Usually, yes. In Wisconsin, freezing nights kill the workers and the old queen, so a nest you find in winter is empty. The new queens never go back to the old nest.
Are there big hornets in Wisconsin?
The bald-faced hornet is the big one most people see, at about 7/8 inch. It is black and white and builds the gray paper ball nests in trees. It is actually a kind of yellow jacket.
What should I do if I get stung?
Most stings cause pain and local swelling that ice can help. Hives, swelling away from the sting or trouble breathing need medical help right away. People with known severe reactions should talk to their doctor about an epinephrine kit.
Should I spray a wasp nest in my wall?
Not with a store aerosol. It can drive the wasps further into the wall or into your home. And never plug the hole until the colony is dead.
Will the empty nest be taken down?
Nests that can be reached safely are usually removed once the colony is dead. Nests deep inside walls are often left in place, because they won’t be used again.
Are your wasp removal technicians licensed?
Every technician we send is licensed by the State of Wisconsin and fully insured.
Get the Nest Handled, Not Your Arms Stung
Book wasp nest removal in Wausau today. A licensed local pro will identify the wasp, treat the nest at the right time and agree the price with you before the work starts.
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