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Wasp and Hornet Nest Removal in Orlando, FL

Nest identification and removal for wasps and hornets under eaves, in soffits, in shrubs and around the yard in Orlando and Orange County.

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Wasp & Hornet Removal

Wasp & Hornet Nest Removal: what it covers

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Wasp and hornet nest removal in Orlando covers nests under eaves, in soffits, in shrubs and around outdoor furniture through the warm season. Nests are assessed for location and activity before removal, and the technician keeps people and pets back. Orlando Pest Control sends a local technician to remove the nest across Orange County.

Wasp & Hornet Nest Removal illustration for Orlando, FL, with a lake and an apple orchard in the background

A wasp or hornet nest near a door, a porch or a play area is the kind of problem people want solved quickly and safely. The first rule is to keep a distance. A nest that is disturbed can send workers out fast, and a sting can cause a serious reaction in some people, so the work is planned rather than improvised.

Nests in central Florida are usually found under eaves, in soffits, in shrubs and around outdoor furniture or a lamp. The warm season is when nests are most likely to be found, and a nest that starts small can grow over a few weeks, which is why a sighting is worth a call early.

The technician looks at the nest's location, its size and how many insects are coming and going before choosing a method. A nest in a high eave, a nest in a shrub by a door and a nest inside a wall void call for different approaches, and the proposal says which applies.

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Orlando & Orange County
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Warning signs

Signs you need wasp & hornet nest removal

Do not approach a nest, throw objects at it, spray it from a ladder or try to knock it down with a pole. Keep children and pets indoors while the nest is being assessed. If a person is stung and has trouble breathing, swelling of the face or throat, or a racing heartbeat, call emergency services at once.

  • A papery nest under an eave, a porch ceiling or the edge of a roof
  • Insects flying in and out of a gap in a soffit or a wall
  • A nest in a shrub close to a door, a path or a play area
  • Wasps gathering around a sweet drink, food or a trash can outdoors
  • A nest that grows noticeably in a few weeks
  • Insects near an outdoor light or lamp at dusk
  • A nest found on or under outdoor furniture, a grill cover or a child's toy
Our process

How our wasp & hornet nest removal visit works

  1. Keep people and pets back

    The household is asked to keep everyone clear of the nest area until the technician arrives, and not to try a home spray or a swatter on a nest. Pets are kept indoors while the nest is assessed.

  2. Assess the nest from a safe distance

    The technician looks at the nest's location, its size, how many insects are coming and going and whether it sits inside a wall, soffit or shrub. That assessment decides the method and the protective equipment used.

  3. Choose the removal method

    A nest in the open is treated with a product labeled for the species and the site. A nest inside a void or a soffit needs access to the cavity, and the method is explained before it is used.

  4. Remove the nest and check the area

    The nest is removed or treated and the surface beneath it is checked for stray insects. The technician reviews the area for other nests and notes any that need the same approach.

  5. Seal the spots that invite a return

    Gaps in a soffit, open cavities and places where a nest was attached are noted. Sealing or repair can stop a new nest from starting in the same spot the next season.

Is a wasp nest dangerous to remove?

It can be, if it is disturbed by someone who is not prepared. A nest that is hit with a swatter, sprayed by a homeowner or opened without protection can send workers out fast. A stinging reaction can be serious in some people, so the removal is planned around the nest's location and activity.

The safest first step is to leave the nest alone and keep people and pets back. The technician carries protective equipment and chooses the method for the nest in front of them, rather than working from a general rule.

Anyone who has had a severe reaction to stings should say so when the nest is reported. Medical advice is the right step for that person, and the technician plans the visit around them.

Where do wasps and hornets build their nests around a house?

Under eaves, in soffits, in shrubs, in the corners of porches and sometimes on outdoor furniture or in a gap in the wall. The location decides the approach, because an open nest and a nest inside a cavity call for different methods and different safety steps.

The warm season is when nests tend to be found, and a nest that starts small can grow over several weeks. A sighting early in the season is easier to deal with than a large nest later.

A nest is often first noticed by the insects that fly in and out of a gap, not by the nest itself. A steady flow of insects through a soffit or a wall gap is the signal to call.

Can I spray a nest myself?

A homeowner spray can reach a nest in the open, but it is risky when the nest is high, in a wall or close to a door. Spraying can also send insects out in a rush toward the person. Keep distance, call for removal and do not try a home spray on a nest near people.

Even a store product labeled for wasps needs the nest to be in the right place and the person to be well clear. Many people are stung while spraying from a ladder or a doorway, which is why the plan is to assess first and then act.

If a nest is in use and a child or pet is close by, move everyone indoors and keep the doors shut. Call for a technician and do not attempt the removal yourself.

Why do nests come back in the same place?

Because the spot is still attractive, or because a gap that the wasps used has not been closed. A soffit with an open cavity or a hollow in a shrub invites a new nest. The technician notes the spot and the repair that would stop a return.

Old nests are not reused in the same form, but the location they were built in is still a good place for a new queen to start. Sealing the gap is often the step that prevents a return.

Shrubs and trees that were used once may be used again, and the technician checks them at the next visit. A record of the nest's location makes that check straightforward.

Does a nest removal include repair of the gap?

Not always. Removal clears the nest, and sealing the gap that it used is a separate step that the technician recommends. Repairs to the soffit, the eave or the wall are outside the pest service, and the owner or a contractor makes them.

Removing the nest without sealing the gap leaves the same entry open for the next season. The technician writes down the gap and its location, so the owner knows exactly what needs repair.

A clear record of the nest, the method and the repair recommended is useful to any contractor who is asked to close the gap.

Options

Types and options for wasp & hornet nest removal

Eave and soffit nest

The common situation at the roofline. The nest is assessed from the ground where possible, and access is planned if the cavity has to be reached. The soffit and the gap are noted for repair.

Shrub or yard nest

A nest in a shrub or in the lawn near a path, a door or a play area. The plant is treated at the nest, and the surrounding yard is checked for other nests before the household returns to the area.

Nest inside a wall void

A nest that is inside a wall or a gap is harder to reach and needs a planned method. The technician explains the access, the method and any repair that follows, so the household knows what will be opened and why.

Orange County

Why wasp & hornet nest removal is different in Central Florida

Wasps and hornets are a warm-season concern in Orlando, and nests tend to be found under the eaves and in the shrubs along the house. A nest near a front door or a lanai is a reason to call early, before the colony grows.

Yards in Winter Park and Azalea Park have mature shrubs and trees close to the house, which give nests cover. The technician checks the shrubs by the door and the eaves on the shaded side first.

Newer homes in Hunters Creek and Ocoee often have covered porches and screened spaces, and nests can start in the corners of those roofs. The removal plan checks those corners as well as the open yard.

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FAQ

Wasp & Hornet Nest Removal FAQs

Should I try to remove a wasp nest myself?

It is safer to leave it to a technician, particularly for a nest that is high, inside a wall or near a door. Keep your distance, keep children and pets indoors, and call. Any attempt to disturb the nest can send insects out at speed.

How do I know if a nest is active?

Watch the entrance from a safe distance. A steady flow of insects in and out means the nest is active. The technician assesses this on site, since the activity and the location decide the method.

Are wasps and hornets only a problem in the warm months?

They are most often found in the warm season, when nests are built and grow. A sighting at any time should be reported, and the technician will assess the nest and recommend the right timing for removal.

What should I do if I am stung?

Move away from the nest, wash the sting and watch for a reaction. A swelling of the face or throat, trouble breathing or a racing heartbeat is an emergency, and emergency services should be called immediately. Anyone with a known severe reaction needs medical advice.

Will removing the nest stop wasps returning?

It removes that nest, but a return is possible if the gap or spot that the nest used is still open. The technician recommends sealing the entry, and the repair is handled by the owner or a contractor.

Is nest removal safe around pets and children?

The technician keeps people and pets back during the work and explains the steps before starting. Tell the technician about children, pets and anyone with a sting allergy before the visit, so the plan can account for them.

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