Wasp & Hornet Removal in New York

Professional wasp and hornet removal in New York typically costs between $150 and $400 for standard residential nest removal. Price varies by nest location, accessibility, and species:

• Ground nests (yellow jackets): $150–$250 — most common call on Long Island in late summer
• Aerial nests under eaves or in trees: $150–$300 — paper wasp and bald-faced hornet nests
• Wall void nests: $250–$500 — yellow jackets nesting inside walls require targeted treatment
• Large established colonies (August through September): $300–$500 — late-season colonies can contain thousands of workers

The Bugs Stop Here provides same-day wasp and hornet removal across Suffolk, Nassau, Westchester, The Bronx, and Rockland County. Call (631) 563-3900 for immediate service.

Wasps and hornets are most aggressive in late summer (August through September) when colony populations peak and food sources diminish. Here is how to reduce wasp activity around your New York home:

• Remove food sources: Wasps are drawn to protein and sugars. Keep garbage cans tightly sealed, clean up fallen fruit, cover outdoor food immediately, and rinse recycling containers before placing them in bins.
• Seal entry points in spring: Yellow jackets commonly nest inside wall voids, entering through gaps in siding, soffit vents, and utility penetrations. Seal these openings in early spring before queens establish new colonies.
• Use decoy nests: Paper wasps are highly territorial. A fake nest hung under eaves discourages new queens from building in the same area — most effective when installed in early spring.
• Remove old nests in winter: Empty nests do not attract returning wasps, but removing them prevents the same location from being reused by a new queen the following spring.
• Inspect eaves and overhangs monthly (May through September): Nests found at golf ball size are simple to treat. A nest at baseball size or larger warrants professional removal.

Already have a nest? Do not spray it yourself — disturbing a yellow jacket ground nest or bald-faced hornet colony can trigger a mass defensive response. The Bugs Stop Here removes wasp and hornet nests safely across all five NY service regions. Call (631) 563-3900 for same-day removal.

Identifying what you have is the first step — different stinging insects require different approaches:

• Yellow jackets: Black and yellow, half-inch, aggressive. Nest underground or in wall voids. Most common wasp call on Long Island in late summer. Do not disturb; call immediately if near entry points or children's play areas.
• Bald-faced hornets: Black and white, three-quarters inch. Build large paper nests hanging from trees, eaves, and utility boxes. Highly defensive when disturbed. Professional removal required for nests larger than a baseball.
• Paper wasps: Brown and orange with yellow markings. Build open umbrella-shaped nests under eaves. Less aggressive than yellow jackets unless the nest is directly disturbed.
• Honey bees: Fuzzy, golden-brown. Beneficial and protected in New York. If honey bees are nesting in a wall void or tree cavity, contact a local beekeeper for relocation rather than extermination.
• Carpenter bees: Large, shiny black abdomen. Bore circular holes in unpainted wood. Males hover aggressively but cannot sting.

Not sure what you have? Call The Bugs Stop Here at (631) 563-3900 — we can often identify the species and recommend next steps over the phone.