Wasp Control & Nest Removal on Long Island

Fast & Reliable Wasp Exterminators on Long Island

Servicing Nassau County | Western Suffolk County

Whether you've discovered wasps around your home's front entrance or employees and customers are avoiding an outdoor area at your business, an active nest can quickly become a safety concern. Wasps often build nests in places people use every day, making outdoor spaces uncomfortable until the problem is addressed.

At EM Pest Control, we provide professional wasp control for homes and businesses throughout Nassau County and Western Suffolk. Every service begins with locating where the wasps are nesting so we can recommend the treatment that's best suited for your property.

Our goal is to eliminate the active nest, reduce wasp activity, and help you confidently use your outdoor space again.

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During an inspection, one of the first things we do is identify where the wasps are nesting so the problem can be handled at the source.

Roof Eaves & Soffits – One of the most common nesting locations because they're protected from the elements and often go unnoticed.
Decks, Railings & Fences – Paper wasps frequently build nests beneath decks, railings, and other sheltered outdoor structures.
Sheds & Garages – Quiet areas that aren't disturbed often can provide ideal nesting locations.
Trees, Shrubs & Bushes – Wasps may attach nests to branches or dense landscaping around the property.
Wall Voids & Behind Siding – Some nests develop inside wall cavities or behind exterior siding, making them difficult to see from outside.
Underground – Yellow jackets commonly build nests in abandoned rodent burrows or other openings in the ground.

Finding the nest is one of the most important parts of solving a wasp problem. Treating only the wasps you see often won't eliminate the activity if the nest is still active.

Signs You May Have a Wasp Nest

If you're seeing wasps around your home more often than usual, there's a good chance they're traveling to and from a nearby nest. Some nests are easy to spot, while others remain hidden behind siding, inside wall voids, or underground. Recognizing the signs early can help you address the problem before the colony continues to grow.

Wasps Returning to the Same Area: If you notice wasps repeatedly flying to the same roofline, soffit, deck, shrub, or opening around your home, they're often traveling to and from an active nest.
A Nest Around Your Property: Some nests are visible under eaves, decks, sheds, playground equipment, or in trees, while others remain hidden inside protected areas of the structure.
Increased Wasp Activity: Seeing more wasps than usual around patios, entryways, outdoor seating areas, or play areas can indicate a nearby nest, especially during the warmer months when colonies are growing.
Wasps Entering the Ground: Yellow jackets commonly build nests underground. If you notice wasps repeatedly flying in and out of the same hole in the ground, avoid disturbing the area and have it inspected.

Common Wasps We Treat on Long Island

If you're seeing wasps around your property, identifying the species can help you better understand their behavior. While every wasp is different, our technicians identify the species during the inspection so we can recommend the most appropriate treatment for your home or business.

Yellow Jackets

Yellow jackets are among the most common stinging insects found on Long Island. They're highly active during the summer and are often seen around outdoor meals, garbage cans, sugary drinks, and other food sources. They can become defensive if they feel their colony is threatened.

Paper Wasps

Paper wasps are recognized by their long legs and slender bodies. They're commonly seen slowly flying around rooflines, porches, decks, and other outdoor structures. Although generally less aggressive than yellow jackets, they will defend their nest if disturbed.

Bald-Faced Hornets

Bald-faced hornets are larger than many other wasps and are known for their black-and-white coloring. They can become aggressive when protecting their colony, making professional removal the safest option when activity is close to areas people frequently use.

Mud Daubers

Mud daubers are solitary wasps that spend much of their time hunting spiders. Unlike yellow jackets and paper wasps, they're generally not aggressive and rarely sting unless they're handled or threatened.

Paper Wasp

Yellowjacket Open Nest

Yellowjacket Closed Nest

Yellowjacket Ground

Bald-Faced Hornet

Mud Dauber

Paper Wasp Nest

Paper wasp nests are small, umbrella-shaped, and typically attached under overhangs.

Yellowjacket Open Aerial Nest

Typically located in high, sheltered corners of the home’s exterior. These open combs hang from eaves or soffits, tucked away from the wind and direct activity.

Yellowjacket Closed Aerial Nest

Closed nests are typically found in wall cavities or voids, identified by constant insect traffic at a single entry point.

Yellowjacket Ground Nest

These nests are hidden underground. Homeowners often identify them by seeing wasps flying in and out of a small hole in the soil or lawn.

Bald-Faced Hornets' Nest

Bald-faced hornet nests are enclosed and football-shaped, often attached to trees or structures.

Mud Dauber Nest

Mud dauber nests appear as narrow mud tubes built along walls or sheltered surfaces.

Inspect the Activity: We begin by identifying where the wasps are flying, locating the nest whenever possible, and determining the type of wasp we're dealing with. This helps us choose the most effective treatment for your property.
Treat the Nest: Once the nest has been located, we apply a professional treatment based on its location and the level of activity. Our goal is to eliminate the active colony while minimizing disruption to your home or business.
Confirm the Problem Has Been Resolved: After treatment, we evaluate the activity around the nest and make recommendations if additional treatment or follow-up is needed.
Help Reduce Future Activity: We also point out conditions around the property that can make it easier for wasps to establish new nests and recommend practical steps that may help reduce future activity.

Serving Homes & Businesses Across Long Island

Whether you're dealing with wasps around your home or business, EM Pest Control provides professional wasp control throughout Nassau County and Western Suffolk. Explore your town below to learn more about our local pest control services.

Servicing:

Hempstead | Uniondale | East Meadow | Westbury
Garden City | Mineola | Levittown | Hicksville
Freeport | Baldwin | Rockville Centre | Great Neck
Massapequa | Wantagh | Seaford | Farmingdale
Melville | Huntington | Babylon | Amityville

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While wasp stings can be painful, they are generally not dangerous unless you are allergic. In case of an allergic reaction, seek medical attention immediately.

Small nests may seem easy to remove, but disturbing an active nest can cause wasps to become defensive. Nests located high on a structure, inside wall voids, underground, or near areas people frequently use are generally safer to have professionally treated.

Yes. We provide professional wasp nest removal for homes and businesses throughout Nassau County and Western Suffolk. Whether the nest is located near an entryway, outdoor seating area, playground, or another part of the property, we'll inspect the area and recommend the most appropriate treatment.

The cost depends on factors such as the nest location, accessibility, the type of wasp, and the level of activity. After inspecting the problem, we'll explain our recommendations and provide upfront pricing before any work begins.

You may notice wasps flying to and from the same location, such as under eaves, rooflines, sheds, or outdoor structures. Visible nests may appear as open comb structures or enclosed paper-like formations attached to surfaces.

We remove the nest whenever it is safely accessible, such as on eaves, overhangs, or outdoor structures. After we treat the colony, we physically clear the nest from your property.

However, if wasps have nested deep inside a wall void or behind siding where we cannot reach them without damaging your home, we focus on a targeted treatment to eliminate the activity instead. In those cases, our priority is stopping the infestation while keeping your home’s structure intact.

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