A wasp or hornet nest near your door, patio, or play area isn’t just an inconvenience, it’s a real safety concern. These stinging insects can deliver painful, repeated stings and become aggressive fast once a nest is disturbed. At Candor Pest Control, we locate and safely remove active nests and treat the conditions that lead to rebuilding, so you get your outdoor space back and it stays that way.
We provide wasp and hornet nest removal for homes and businesses throughout the Treasure Valley, with same-day service options and a satisfaction guarantee.
Found a nest, or seeing heavy activity near your home? Call 208-795-9710 or schedule an inspection online. Don’t attempt DIY removal, professional removal is safer and more effective.
It’s tempting to knock down a nest yourself, but disturbing a nest without the right approach often makes things worse: a partially destroyed nest can trigger a defensive swarm, and incomplete removal leaves survivors that rebuild in the same spot or nearby. Professional removal targets the full nest and the conditions that drew it there in the first place, reducing both the immediate risk and the chance it comes back.
Different species nest in different places and require different removal approaches.
Build open, umbrella-shaped nests under eaves, porch ceilings, and light fixtures. Less aggressive than yellow jackets, but still capable of repeated stings if disturbed.
Among the most aggressive stinging insects in the Treasure Valley. Nest in ground cavities, wall voids, and landscape edges, meaning a “wasp” problem in your yard may actually be a ground nest rather than an aerial one.
Black with white markings, these build large aerial paper nests in trees, shrubs, and on structures. Highly aggressive when a nest is approached or disturbed.
Slender, less aggressive wasps that build mud tube nests on siding, garages, and under eaves. Not typically dangerous, but still worth removing since nests can accumulate over a season.
Queens emerge in spring and start new nests from scratch each year (unlike honey bees, wasp and hornet colonies don’t overwinter in the same nest). Colonies build steadily through summer, and activity typically peaks in late summer and early fall as populations reach their largest size, right before the entire colony dies off with the onset of cold weather. That’s why a nest that “wasn’t a problem” earlier in the season can become a real hazard by August or September if it isn’t addressed.
1. Inspection and identification. We identify the species, locate active nests (there’s often more than one), and note conditions that are attracting them, like food sources, shelter, and entry gaps.
2. Safe nest removal. We treat and remove nests using methods matched to the species and nest location, including void treatments when a nest connects to a wall or soffit cavity.
3. Exterior barrier treatment. We apply treatments at eaves, soffit seams, fascia gaps, decks, and utility penetrations, the spots most likely to attract new nesting.
4. Prevention guidance and follow-up. We flag conditions worth addressing (trash handling, fallen fruit, exterior lighting) and offer maintenance visits through the season to catch new activity before it becomes a full nest.
A wasp or hornet sting typically causes localized pain, redness, and swelling that fades within a day or so. Cleaning the area and applying a cold compress can help with discomfort. If someone experiences difficulty breathing, swelling beyond the sting site, or any signs of a severe allergic reaction, that’s a medical emergency and requires immediate medical attention, not a pest control call.
Have questions about hornet and wasp control? Find clear and helpful answers to ensure your home stays protected and pest-free.
The safest approach is professional removal. Disturbing a nest without the right protective equipment and treatment method risks a defensive swarm and often leaves survivors that rebuild nearby. We treat and remove the full nest in one visit in most cases.
It's not recommended. Partial nest destruction can trigger aggressive swarming, and incomplete removal often means the colony relocates a few feet away rather than actually being eliminated.
Sealing food sources (tight trash lids, cleaned grills, no exposed pet food), reducing bright lighting near entry points, and trimming vegetation away from the structure all reduce what attracts new nests. Regular spring inspections catch new nests while they're small and easiest to remove.
Most active nests can be treated and removed in a single visit, depending on size, location, and species. We offer same-day service options for nests near high-traffic areas like doors, patios, and play spaces.
Yes. We use treatments designed to be safe for families and pets once applied and settled according to label instructions.
Yes. Ground nests require a different approach than aerial nests under eaves or in trees, and our inspection identifies which type you're dealing with before treatment.
Yes. Since new queens start fresh nests each spring and activity builds through summer, we offer maintenance visits to catch new nests early, before they reach the size that creates real risk.
Don’t risk a sting trying to handle a nest yourself. Call 208-795-9710 or visit our contact page to schedule an inspection. We serve homes and businesses throughout the Treasure Valley.
