Wasp & Hornet control in Reno & Sparks
Stinging nests near doors and eaves are a summer hazard. We remove them safely and treat so they don't rebuild.
Field notes
Wasps & Hornets
- Most active
- Late spring through fall
- Concern level
- Moderate
- Typical size
- 12–25 mm
- Where they hide
- Eaves & ground nests
- Why DIY fails
- High sting risk
Wasps & Hornets in northern Nevada
Warm Reno-Sparks summers bring paper wasps to eaves and doorways, aggressive yellow jackets to yards, trash areas, and ground nests, and bald-faced hornets that build large gray paper nests in trees and on structures. Nests grow all season and are most active, and most defensive, in late summer and fall. Because a disturbed nest can send dozens of stinging insects at once, removal is a job worth handling with the right gear and approach.
Why it matters
Stings are painful and can be dangerous for anyone with an allergy. Yellow jackets in particular defend their nests aggressively and can sting repeatedly.
The fix
Wasp & Hornet Control
Wasps & Hornets are covered by our wasp & hornet control service. Safe nest removal and prevention around eaves, decks, and play areas.
Signs you have wasps & hornets
Notice any of these around your Reno or Sparks home? It’s time for an inspection.
- Paper nests under eaves, in soffits, or in shrubs
- Wasps repeatedly flying to the same spot on the house
- Yellow jackets around trash cans, drinks, or ground holes
- Increased stinging activity near doors and patios
How we treat wasps & hornets
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When wasps & hornets are active here
Typical activity around Reno, Sparks & Carson City
Highlighted months are when wasps & hornets are most active around Reno and Sparks, an unusually warm or wet season can shift things a few weeks either way.
Locate nests, including hidden voids and ground nests
Treat and remove nests safely with proper protection
Knock down accessible nests and treat rebuild-prone areas
Add preventive eave treatment to discourage new nests
If the pests come back, so do we.
Free re-treats between scheduled visits, no questions, no extra invoice. That’s the Peak Promise.
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“Kelly was very thorough removing old wasp nests and treating for spiders and ants. She even walked through the snow to reach the perimeter of our yard.”
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Wasps & Hornets questions, answered
Still curious about something? Call us any time, we're happy to talk it through, no pressure.
When are wasps & hornets most active around Reno and Sparks?
Wasps and hornets build and grow their nests from late spring through fall around Reno and Sparks, with activity peaking in the heat of late summer, when nests get largest and most defensive.
Are wasps & hornets dangerous?
Stings are painful and can be dangerous for anyone with an allergy. Yellow jackets in particular defend their nests aggressively and can sting repeatedly.
How do you get rid of wasps & hornets?
We follow a straightforward approach: locate nests, including hidden voids and ground nests; treat and remove nests safely with proper protection; knock down accessible nests and treat rebuild-prone areas; add preventive eave treatment to discourage new nests. We use EPA-registered products, applied precisely per label.
What products do you use around kids and pets?
We use EPA-registered products, applied precisely per label and only where pests travel, not where your family plays. We're happy to walk you through exactly what we use, along with any dry times and re-entry guidance, before treating.
What if the wasps & hornets come back?
If pests come back between your scheduled visits, so do we. We'll re-treat your property free of charge. No trip fees, no arguing, no extra invoice.
Ready to reach peak pest-free living?
Tell us what’s bugging you and we’ll get back to you fast with a free quote, usually the same day.
- Free, no-obligation inspection
- Same-day service when you call before noon
- EPA-registered products applied per label
- Backed by the Peak re-treatment guarantee