If you're searching for a Bee, Wasp or Yellow Jacket exterminator in Brooklyn, NY, or need help with a yellow jacket nest near your home or business, professional identification is an important first step.

Although bees, wasps, and yellow jackets are often grouped together, they have different nesting habits and behaviors. The appropriate response depends on the species, nest location, level of activity, and potential risk to people.

Empire Pest Control provides pest control services for homes, apartments, brownstones, commercial buildings, restaurants, and other properties throughout New York City.
Our stinging insect control process may include:

• Identifying the insect species
• Locating the nest or hive
• Assessing the nest location and surrounding activity
• Determining appropriate treatment or removal options
• Recommending preventative measures where appropriate

Signs You May Have a Stinging Insect Nest

• Repeated wasp or yellow jacket activity around one opening
• Insects entering and leaving a wall, roofline, or ground opening
• A visible nest beneath eaves or decks
• Increased insect activity around outdoor seating areas
• Bees clustering on a tree branch or structure
• Stinging insects repeatedly entering a shed or garage

How to Help Prevent Stinging Insects

• Keep garbage containers covered.
• Clean food and drink spills promptly.
• Inspect outdoor structures for insect activity.
• Keep doors and windows screened where practical.
• Seal appropriate gaps after confirming they are not active nest entrances.
• Avoid disturbing nests or attempting DIY removal.

Contact Empire Pest Control at 718-237-0989 to arrange an inspection or a complimentary phone consultation.