Wasp & Hornet Control in Toronto & the GTA
Professional Wasp & Hornet Removal for Toronto
Found a wasp nest around your home or business? Don’t risk disturbing it yourself. Relief Pest Control provides professional wasp control, hornet removal, and wasp nest removal in Toronto and across the GTA. Get a free quote now!
Found a Wasp Nest? Don’t Get Too Close.
Wasps may build nests around rooflines, soffits, eaves, decks, sheds, trees, wall voids, garages, and underground areas. Social wasps can defend their nests aggressively when disturbed. Health Canada recommends professional help when an active nest needs to be removed because disturbing it can result in attacks by multiple wasps.
If you’ve found an active nest, keep people and pets away from the area and contact a professional.
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What Type of Wasp or Hornet Are You Dealing With?
Different stinging insects can have different nesting habits. Identifying the insect and understanding where it is nesting can help determine the appropriate control strategy.
Yellowjackets
Social WaspYellowjackets are social wasps that can build colonies in both above-ground and concealed locations. They can become particularly problematic around food, garbage, outdoor eating areas, and busy parts of a property.
- Wall voids
- Ground cavities
- Attics
- Sheds
- Structural openings
- Protected areas
Paper Wasps
Open NestPaper wasps commonly construct open, paper-like nests beneath protected areas around homes and other buildings. Their nests can be easier to see than concealed colonies, but they should still not be disturbed.
- Eaves
- Soffits
- Porches
- Decks
- Railings
- Sheltered structures
Bald-Faced Hornets
Aerial WaspDespite their name, bald-faced hornets are actually a type of aerial yellowjacket. They build distinctive enclosed paper nests, often in elevated locations around homes and properties.
- Trees
- Shrubs
- Eaves
- Buildings
- Elevated areas
Other Wasps & Stinging Insects
IdentificationNot every flying insect around your property requires the same treatment. Some solitary wasps are relatively harmless and behave very differently from social wasps that defend colonies.
- Species
- Nesting behaviour
- Nest location
- Colony activity
- Property conditions
That's okay. Identifying the insect and locating the colony can be difficult without getting close to an active nest.
You don't need to identify the species yourself before contacting Relief Pest Control. Our team can assess the activity and help determine the appropriate next step.
Wasp Nest Removal vs. Wasp Control
These terms are often used interchangeably, but they aren’t necessarily the same thing.
Wasp Control
Control focuses on addressing an active colony and reducing the immediate wasp activity around your property.
Wasp Nest Removal
Nest removal involves physically removing the nest where it is accessible and safe to do so after appropriate treatment.
Not every nest should be physically removed immediately. The appropriate method depends on where the nest is located, whether it is active, and whether it can be safely accessed. Contact us for more information.
Wasp & Hornet Problems We Handle
Not every stinging insect nest is located in an obvious place. Relief Pest Control can assess wasp and hornet activity in and around your home, property, or business.
Eaves & Rooflines
Nests can be built beneath roof edges, soffits, fascia, and other protected areas.
Soffits & Wall Voids
If wasps are entering a small opening in your home, the nest may be concealed inside the structure.
Decks & Porches
Wasps may establish nests underneath decks, stairs, railings, or other sheltered outdoor areas.
Attics & Garages
Protected, enclosed spaces can provide suitable nesting locations for wasps and hornets.
Trees & Shrubs
Some nests are built in trees, shrubs, or other vegetation around the property.
Ground Nests
Certain yellowjackets and other social wasps may establish colonies underground or in concealed ground-level locations.
Sheds & Outbuildings
Detached structures can provide sheltered areas where wasps and hornets may establish nests.
Commercial Properties
We also provide wasp and hornet control for businesses, rental properties, restaurants, offices, and other commercial spaces.
Wasp Nests Inside Walls or Soffits
This is one situation where DIY treatment can become particularly problematic.
If you can see wasps entering a small opening in your home’s exterior, the colony may be located behind the wall or inside the soffit. Don’t simply seal the opening while the colony is active. Instead, have the activity assessed first.
Our technicians can determine where the wasps are entering and evaluate the likely nesting location before recommending the appropriate treatment.
Signs You May Have an Active Wasp Nest
You don't always need to see the nest itself. Look for patterns of activity around your property that may point to a nearby or concealed colony.
Wasps Entering the Same Opening
If wasps repeatedly disappear into a crack, soffit, wall opening, roofline, or other structural gap, there may be a nest nearby.
Increased Wasp Activity
A sudden concentration of wasps around one area of your property can indicate nearby nesting activity.
Visible Nest
Paper nests may be visible under eaves, decks, porches, sheds, trees, or other protected areas.
Buzzing Inside a Wall
Hearing buzzing from inside a wall or ceiling can indicate that wasps have established a concealed nest.
Wasps Around Your Deck
Repeated activity underneath a deck, staircase, railing, or porch can indicate a nearby nest.
Ground-Level Activity
Repeated wasp activity around a hole or opening in the ground can indicate an underground colony.
Wasps Entering the Attic
Wasps repeatedly entering and exiting around rooflines or attic vents should be investigated.
Activity Returning After DIY Treatment
If visible wasps disappear temporarily but activity returns, the colony may still be active.
Don’t Let Wasps & Hornets Take Over Your Property
Whether you’ve spotted a wasp nest near your home, found hornets around your property, or are dealing with recurring stinging insect activity, Relief Pest Control can help. Our Toronto wasp and hornet removal experts will assess the activity, locate the nest, identify the species, and recommend the right treatment approach for your property. Get professional wasp and hornet control in Toronto and the GTA and take the next step toward a safer, pest-free home.
How Our Wasp & Hornet Control Services Work
We take a systematic approach to wasp and hornet control. From identifying the insect and assessing the nest to treatment and follow-up, each step is based on the specific situation at your property.
Inspect
We inspect the property, identify the type of stinging insect where possible, and locate the nest or areas of activity.
Assess the Risk
Our wasp control team will consider the nest location, size, accessibility, activity level, and proximity to people and pets.
Select the Approach
We determine an appropriate professional treatment approach for the specific nesting situation.
Treat the Nest
The selected treatment is applied to the affected area, targeting the active colony and nesting site as appropriate.
Monitor & Follow Up
We assess the treated area and determine whether additional attention is needed if activity continues.
Prevent Future Activity
Recommendations for reducing access points, food sources, & conditions that encourage future nesting.
Frequently Asked Questions
We Can Help!
Whether you’ve spotted a wasp nest, noticed repeated wasp activity, or are dealing with hornets around your property, Relief Pest Control can help.
Wasps or Hornets Around Your Home?
Get professional wasp and hornet control in Toronto and the GTA for nests around eaves, soffits, rooflines, decks, trees, and other areas.
Wasps or Hornets at a Business?
Wasp and hornet activity can be a serious concern around restaurants, patios, offices, rental properties, commercial buildings, and other busy spaces.
