Stinging Insect Control

Wasps, Hornets, or Yellowjackets Around Your Property?

Stinging insects can make it difficult to use a deck, patio, yard, shed, garage, doorway, or business entrance safely. When nests are close to people, pets, customers, or tenants, the issue should be handled carefully.

Apollo Pest Control provides stinging insect control for wasps, hornets, and yellowjackets.

Apollo Pest Control does not treat bees.

Stinging Insects We Treat

Apollo Pest Control treats non-bee stinging insects, including wasps, hornets, and yellowjackets. These insects may nest above ground, underground, inside wall voids, under decks, in sheds, around rooflines, or near outdoor food and waste areas.

If you are not sure whether you are dealing with bees, wasps, hornets, or yellowjackets, Apollo Pest Control can help determine the appropriate next step. If the issue involves bees, we do not treat them.

When Stinging Insects Become a Problem

Not every wasp or hornet sighting means there is a nest on the property. The concern increases when insects repeatedly enter and exit the same location or become aggressive near high-use areas.

Professional service may be needed if you notice:

Insects flying in and out of one hole, crack, or gap
Activity around rooflines, soffits, siding, decks, or sheds
A visible nest near a home or business
Wasps or hornets near a doorway, patio, or walkway
Stinging insects around garbage, recycling, or outdoor dining areas
Ground-level activity that may indicate an underground nest
Increased aggression when people pass nearby

Avoid blocking the entrance or disturbing the nest. That can make the insects more defensive.

Common Nest Locations

Eave and soffit nests are common — and easy to miss until activity peaks.

Stinging insects may nest in places that are easy to overlook until activity increases.

Location	Common Concern
Rooflines and soffits	Activity near upper building gaps
Wall voids	Insects entering through cracks or openings
Decks and railings	Nests close to outdoor living areas
Sheds and garages	Hidden nests in quiet spaces
Ground openings	Yellowjacket activity from underground nests
Trees and shrubs	Visible or partially hidden nests
Restaurant patios	Customer and staff safety concerns
Waste areas	Attraction to food, sugar, and garbage

Stinging Insect Control for Homes

A nest close to a home can quickly interfere with daily life. Families may avoid using the yard, children may be unable to play outside safely, and pets may be at risk of disturbing the nest.

Apollo Pest Control helps with stinging insect issues around houses, townhomes, rental suites, decks, patios, sheds, garages, gardens, yards, rooflines, soffits, entryways, and walkways.

Stinging Insect Control for Restaurants and Small Businesses

Restaurants, cafés, and small businesses often attract wasps and yellowjackets because of food, sugary drinks, garbage, recycling, and outdoor seating areas. Activity near customers or staff should be dealt with quickly and discreetly.

Stinging insect control may be needed around patios, waste areas, exterior storage spaces, customer entrances, and staff access points.

Same-Day Emergency Service

Same-day emergency service may be available for urgent stinging insect issues. This may be especially helpful when a nest is near a door, deck, walkway, patio, business entrance, or tenant area.

Same-day service is subject to availability and may include an emergency surcharge.

Reducing Stinging Insect Activity

Some nests appear even on well-maintained properties, but a few practical steps can help reduce activity:

Keep garbage and compost sealed
Rinse recycling that contains sugar or food residue
Clean outdoor food and drink spills
Avoid leaving pet food outside
Check sheds, rooflines, and deck areas early in the season
Seal obvious gaps around trim, siding, or soffits where appropriate
Keep outdoor dining and waste areas clean

Apollo Pest Control can provide site-specific recommendations during service.