Wasp Nest Removal in Southern California
Paper wasp and mud dauber nests: $250 for up to 8 nests. Yellow jacket ground nests: $375. No pesticides, 30-day guarantee.
Experienced Wasp Nest Removal Service
Short answer: Wasp nest removal means finding the nest and taking all of it out, using food-grade, non-toxic products instead of pesticides. At Eli the Bee Guy I remove paper wasp, yellow jacket and mud dauber nests from eaves, walls, sheds and the ground across the Inland Empire, Orange County and Los Angeles County, with a free inspection and a 30-day guarantee.
Wasps are one of the most dangerous stinging insects a homeowner runs into. A bee stings once; a wasp can sting over and over, and wasps go hard after anything that bothers their nest. Even a small colony can be a real hazard for kids, pets and visitors.
Around Ontario, Orange County and the rest of Southern California, wasps usually build under eaves, inside wall voids, in attics and sheds, and sometimes underground. A new nest may be tiny, but a colony can grow into the hundreds or thousands pretty fast.
At Eli The Bee Guy, every wasp job starts with an inspection. I figure out what I’m dealing with and where the nest is, then take it out with food-grade, non-toxic products, so your home, your family, your pets and everything living around the house stay safe.
Why Are Wasps Around My Property?
Wasps pick houses because a house gives them shelter, food and protection. Rooflines, gaps in siding, vents, patios and bare soil all make good nesting spots.
Common Residential Wasp Types
- Paper wasps: umbrella-shaped nests under eaves or patios
- Yellow jackets: nests underground or inside walls; very aggressive
- Mud daubers: mud tube nests in garages or sheds
- Bald-faced hornets: big hanging nests in trees or along rooflines
Social wasps live in colonies and are quick to defend the nest. Compared to bees, they have smooth bodies and narrow waists, and they can sting again and again.
Getting the ID right matters, because each species comes out a different way if you want the job done safely and completely.
Yellow jackets are wasps too
Yellow jackets are the wasps most likely to nest in the ground in Southern California, and their nests are usually a lot bigger than they look from the surface. I dug the nest in this photo out from under redwood needles. It’s stacked tiers of paper comb full of developing yellow jackets.
Learn more about yellow jacket nest removal.
How Do You Know If You Have a Wasp Nest?
If you keep seeing wasps in one particular area, there’s usually a nest close by.
Warning Signs to Watch For
- Wasps flying in and out of siding or wall gaps
- Paper or mud nests under rooflines or decks
- Buzzing inside ceilings or walls
- More activity around sheds, garages or vents
- Wasps getting aggressive when you walk close
The earlier you catch a nest, the easier, safer and cheaper the wasp removal.
Paper wasp nests are easy to miss. They’re open, umbrella-shaped combs with no outer cover, usually hanging from a single stalk under eaves, gutters, patio covers and window frames. The one in this photo was tucked in the corner under a rain gutter, where you couldn’t see it from the ground. The white caps are cells with wasps developing inside, so that nest was active and still growing.
How Professional Wasp Removal Works
My Step-by-Step Process
Inspection & Identification
I find the nests, the entry points and where the wasps are active, and figure out which kind of wasp it is.
Nest Removal
- Exposed nests under eaves, gutters and patio covers come straight down
- Nests in walls and in the ground get opened up and taken out
- I use only food-grade, non-toxic products, never pesticides
Follow-Up
I check the activity after the nest comes out, and if a nest gets rebuilt in the same spot within 30 days, I remove it at no charge.
Prevention & Sealing
I can seal gaps and cracks to cut down on future nesting.
Why Professional Removal Is Safer Than DIY
Store-bought sprays rarely reach the whole colony, and they tend to make wasps meaner. Bump a nest and you can have dozens of wasps on you in seconds.
When I do it, you get:
- Proper protective gear on the person near the nest
- The whole nest removed, including the part you can’t see
- Food-grade, non-toxic products instead of pesticides
- A lot less chance of anyone getting hurt
For hidden nests or aggressive species like yellow jackets, professional removal is the safest way to go.
Family-Safe, Pet-Safe Wasp Removal
My main work is live bee removal, so I’m careful about pollinators and everything else living around your house.
Every wasp removal I do is:
- Done without pesticides
- Done with food-grade, non-toxic products
- Safe for kids, pets, birds and gardens
- Aimed at the nest itself, not your whole yard
Why I don’t use pesticides on wasps and yellow jackets
I remove wasp and yellow jacket nests with food-grade, non-toxic products, never pesticides.
Pesticide sprayed or dusted into a nest doesn’t stay in the nest. It drifts onto plants, soil and water, kills honeybees and other helpful insects nearby, and can poison dogs, cats and birds that touch treated areas or eat poisoned insects. Ground nests are often right where pets dig and kids play, and eave nests hang over patios and bird feeders.
Taking the nest out without pesticides keeps your family, your pets and the wildlife around your home safe, and it’s how I’ve worked with bees for over 15 years.
Wasp Prevention Tips for Homeowners
A few habits make new nests less likely.
- Check for small nests in early spring
- Keep trash cans closed tight
- Seal cracks and openings around siding
- Cover food outdoors
- Trim plants back from the house
- Take down old nests over the winter
Once a colony is established, it still needs professional removal.
Years of Experience With Stinging Insects
I started beekeeping as a teenager and have managed over 100 hives. All those years of hands-on work with stinging insects taught me how to handle them safely and how to get a nest out.
Why customers call me:
- Honest, friendly service
- I get there fast
- Clear pricing
- Stinging insects are what I know
- I respect your property
- 30-day guarantee on wasp nest removal
Residential and Commercial Wasp Removal
I work at:
- Homes
- Apartments
- Restaurants
- Offices
- Warehouses
- Schools
- Retail spaces
Small nests out in the open or big ones hidden in the structure, I take them out safely and without wasting your time.
30-day wasp removal guarantee
Wasp nest removals come with a 30-day guarantee. If wasps rebuild a nest in the same spot within 30 days, I come back and remove it at no charge.
Wasp nest removal near you
Inland Empire: Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, Upland, Chino, Chino Hills, Fontana, Pomona, Eastvale, Corona, Riverside and nearby cities.
Orange County: Irvine, Anaheim, Santa Ana, Orange, Fullerton, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, Mission Viejo, Yorba Linda, Brea and the rest of Orange County.
Los Angeles County: including West Covina, Whittier, Diamond Bar and Pasadena. See all service areas.
Wasp nest removal FAQ
How much does wasp nest removal cost?
The price depends on the type of wasp, the size of the nest and how hard it is to reach. Inspections are free. Text a photo of the nest to (626) 487-6052 for a quote, and we’ll agree on the price before I start.
Is wasp nest removal guaranteed?
Yes. Wasp nest removals come with a 30-day guarantee. If wasps rebuild a nest in the same spot within 30 days, I come back and remove it at no charge.
Can I knock down a wasp nest myself?
I wouldn’t, especially if the nest is in a wall, in the ground or near a door. Wasps can sting more than once, and messing with an active nest can bring the whole colony out at you.
Are wasps relocated like honeybees?
No. Honeybees get rescued and relocated to a beekeeper. Wasp, hornet and yellow jacket nests get removed, using food-grade, non-toxic products, never pesticides.
Do you remove wasp nests in Orange County and the Inland Empire?
Yes. At Eli the Bee Guy I remove wasp nests across the Inland Empire, Orange County and Los Angeles County. I answer calls 7 days a week and do removals Monday through Saturday.
Do you use pesticides to remove wasp nests?
No. I remove wasp nests with food-grade, non-toxic products. Pesticides can spread to plants and soil and can poison pets, birds and helpful insects like honeybees.
Free consultation
Get a free inspection and quote
Tell me what you’re seeing and where, and I’ll get back to you. For swarms or allergy emergencies, call (626) 487-6052.
- Free inspection & honest pricing
- Live relocation with no poison
- Hive removal & entry-point patching
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