Stinging Insects · Jul–Oct peak
Yellow Jacket Nest Removal in Dayton, OH
Yellow jackets are the most common emergency call we take in the Miami Valley, and the most dangerous to treat wrong. Colonies build inside wall voids, siding, soffits and old rodent burrows in the yard, then peak in aggression from late July through the first hard frost.
Signs you have yellow jackets
- Fast, straight-line traffic into a single gap in siding or a hole in the lawn
- Insects around trash cans, grills and hummingbird feeders in late summer
- Repeated stings while mowing or trimming near one spot
- Chewing sounds or staining on drywall from a nest inside a wall
How we treat it
- 01
Locate the true nest — treating the entry hole alone drives them indoors
- 02
Direct injection into the nest or void, timed for full colony contact
- 03
Return check to confirm the colony is dead before sealing
- 04
Sealing of the void so a new queen cannot reuse it next season
Yellow Jackets questions Dayton homeowners ask
- How fast can you get out for yellow jackets?
- Most Miami Valley calls are scheduled within the same week, and stinging-insect emergencies are often handled same or next day. Ken schedules the visit himself when you call.
- Is the treatment safe around children and pets?
- Yes. We use EPA-registered products applied by a licensed applicator (ODA #12706), placed where pests travel rather than where your family does. We will tell you exactly how long to stay off treated surfaces.
- Do I have to sign a contract?
- No. One-time service, quarterly and monthly programs are all available, and nothing auto-locks you in. Quarterly customers get free re-treats between visits.
Talk to the owner
Need yellow jackets handled this week?
Call Ken Packard directly. Free quote, honest answer, and a licensed technician on your schedule — including Saturdays.
(937) 432-0002
bugsoruspestcontrol@yahoo.com · ODA License #12706