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WASP & YELLOW JACKET REMOVALNAMPA, IDAHO
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ThousandsOf ER and urgent care visits every year from insect stings.
1,000+Wasps in a mature colony
AgainUnlike bees that sting once, wasps and yellow jackets can sting repeatedly.Green Guard provides wasp and hornet nest removal throughout Nampa.
$49 to start
Aggressive wasps threatening your family? Yellow jackets ruining your backyard? We usually get out within 24 to 48 hours, and same-day is often available. Our trained technicians use protective gear and professional equipment to knock down nests and help protect your family from painful stings.
Unlike bees that sting once, wasps and yellow jackets can sting repeatedly. When threatened, they release alarm pheromones that attract other colony members to join the attack. A single disturbed nest can result in dozens of stings within seconds, turning a minor encounter into a medical emergency.
About 2 million Americans are allergic to stinging insect venom. For them, a single sting can trigger anaphylaxis, a life-threatening allergic reaction. Even people without known allergies can develop sensitivity over time. The risk isn't worth taking with DIY removal attempts.
Yellow jackets often build nests underground or inside wall voids where you can't see them. Stepping near a ground nest or cutting into a wall containing a colony can trigger an overwhelming attack. Professional technicians know how to locate and safely approach hidden nests.
Appearance: Bright yellow and black stripes, about 1/2 inch long. Thinner waist than bees. Often confused with bees but far more aggressive.
Nests: Build nests underground, in wall voids, or in protected areas. Ground nests are especially dangerous. They're easily stepped on while mowing.
Danger: Extremely aggressive defenders. Attracted to food and drinks at outdoor gatherings. Most stings we treat in Nampa come from yellow jackets, and their season peaks hard in August and September.
Appearance: Long legs that dangle during flight. Brown or reddish-brown with yellow markings. About 3/4 inch long.
Nests: Build distinctive umbrella-shaped paper nests under eaves, in doorways, behind shutters, and in playground equipment. Easily visible.
Behavior: Less aggressive than yellow jackets unless nest is threatened. However, nests near entry points pose daily sting risk to your family.
Appearance: Large (3/4 inch), black and white coloring. White face gives them their name. Larger than yellow jackets.
Nests: Build large, enclosed grey paper nests in trees, shrubs, and under roof overhangs. Nests can be football-sized or larger.
Danger: Very aggressive nest defenders. Can spray venom into eyes. Will attack anyone who comes within 3 feet of their nest.
Step one
Our Nampa technicians carefully inspect your property to find every nest, including hidden ground nests and wall void colonies.
Step two
Using professional-grade equipment and protective gear, we treat the nest to wipe out the entire colony quickly.
Step three
We treat common nesting areas with residual products that discourage future colonies.
We identify the species to determine the safest removal approach. In our years serving Treasure Valley homes, we routinely find extra nests the homeowner had no idea were there.
Our products work fast, immobilizing wasps before they can mount a defensive attack. We then physically remove the nest when it's accessible.
For ground-nesting yellow jackets, we address the void to prevent recolonization. Our quarterly service includes nesting area inspection throughout the season.

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With a quarterly or bimonthly plan
Homes up to 2,500 sq ft
We usually get out within 24 to 48 hours. Multiple nests or difficult-access locations may require additional pricing. We'll always provide an upfront quote before any work begins.
Talk to our local office team, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
Call (208) 297-7947Quick answerWe strongly advise against DIY wasp nest removal.
Disturbing a nest triggers an aggressive defensive attack, and even small nests can hold dozens of wasps that sting repeatedly. Store-bought sprays often don't work quickly enough to prevent stings, and many people are injured falling from ladders while fleeing the swarm. Our technicians wear protective gear and use professional products that work fast.
Quick answerWe usually get out within 24 to 48 hours in Nampa and Canyon County, and same-day is often available.
If anyone in the home is allergic or kids are getting stung, tell us when you call. Call (208) 297-7947, Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm.
Quick answerLate summer (August through September) is when wasp colonies are largest and most aggressive.
Workers become defensive as they protect the queen. Colonies can contain 1,000+ wasps by late summer. Fall is also dangerous as wasps become more attracted to human food and drinks at outdoor gatherings. However, wasps can be aggressive any time their nest is threatened.
Quick answerThe specific colony will not return once eliminated.
However, the same location may attract new queens in spring if conditions are favorable. We treat nesting areas with residual products to discourage future colonies. Our quarterly service includes inspection of previous nesting sites and treatment of new activity before it becomes a problem.
Quick answerOur wasp removal service starts at $49 for the initial treatment (for subscription customers), which covers inspection, nest removal, and preventive treatment of the area.
Quarterly maintenance is $119 per visit for homes up to 2,500 sq ft. Complex situations (multiple nests, difficult access, wall void colonies) may require additional pricing. We'll give you an upfront quote before any work begins.
Quick answerYellow jackets are actually a type of wasp.
They're the bright yellow and black ones that often nest underground or in wall voids, and they're very aggressive. Paper wasps have longer legs, build visible umbrella-shaped nests, and are less aggressive. Bald-faced hornets are larger, black and white, and build large enclosed grey nests in trees. All three can sting multiple times and need professional removal.
Quick answerWe serve all Nampa neighborhoods including Downtown, Karcher Mall area, Lake Harbor, North and South Nampa, Idaho Center area, Garrity Blvd area, Midland Blvd, Happy Valley, and Ustick Road areas.
We also serve neighboring Caldwell, Middleton, Meridian, and the entire Treasure Valley.
Protect your family from painful wasp stings. Call Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm, and we'll get you on the schedule.
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