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.
We treat wasps, hornets, and yellowjackets.
Apollo Pest Control does not treat bees.
Service covers non-bee stinging insects — 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, we can help identify what you have and recommend the right next step. If the issue involves bees, we do not treat them.
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:
Avoid blocking the entrance or disturbing the nest. That can make the insects more defensive.
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 |
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.
Common residential treatment areas include decks, patios, sheds, garages, gardens, yards, rooflines, soffits, entryways, and walkways.
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 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.
Some nests appear even on well-maintained properties, but a few practical steps can help reduce activity:
Site-specific recommendations are part of every visit.
Tell us what pest issue you are dealing with and Apollo Pest Control will follow up.
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