Stinging insects are a summer constant in Dallas, nesting under eaves, in shrubs, in wall voids and in the ground. Most are wasps or hornets that can be treated and removed — but doing it yourself is genuinely dangerous, and for anyone with a sting allergy in the household, it's not a risk worth taking.
What's nesting on your property?
Paper wasps
Umbrella-shaped open combs under eaves, railings and in shrubs. Not usually aggressive unless disturbed, but a nest by a doorway or play area is a real hazard.
Yellowjackets
Aggressive in numbers, often nesting in the ground or in wall voids, with colonies that can hold thousands. Ground nests hit by a lawnmower are a common cause of multiple stings — these warrant professional removal.
Hornets
Large aerial nests (bald-faced hornets build grey “paper football” nests) in trees and on structures. Highly defensive near the nest.
Why DIY removal is risky
Disturbing a large or hidden nest provokes mass stinging, and ground or void nests are easy to misjudge — you can hit a colony far bigger than the visible entrance suggests. Our technicians remove nests with proper protective equipment, treat the void or ground site so it isn't re-colonized, and remove the physical nest where accessible.
Same-day when it's urgent
A wasp nest by an entrance with a sting-allergic household member is a genuine emergency — our 24-hour service can respond same-day. Carpenter bees boring into fascia and eaves are more a wood-damage nuisance and can be scheduled normally.
Honey bees: relocation, not extermination
If you have a true honey bee colony rather than a wasp nest, we prioritize relocation — honey bees are valuable pollinators. Correct identification prevents needlessly destroying beneficial insects. Have a nest by a door, in the ground, or in a wall? Book a free inspection and we'll identify and remove it safely.
Ready for a free inspection?
Tell us what you're seeing. A licensed technician identifies the pest and entry points and quotes an exact price — no obligation.