Stinging Insect Control in Austin, TX

Austin is a city that lives on its decks and patios. From spring through fall, red wasps are out there too, building under the eaves and patio covers. Most people learn where the nest is when they open a gate or a grill lid. Brooks Pest Solutions offers eco-friendly stinging insect pest control throughout Austin, and same-day service is available when you need help fast.

We serve Austin, TX and the surrounding Hill Country with stinging insect treatment plans built around your home’s eaves, patio, deck, and yard.

Which Stinging Insects We Treat in Austin

These are the wasps and hornets we treat here. Click a name to see what it looks like.

• Paper wasps. Thin body, long legs that hang down when they fly. They build open, umbrella-shaped paper nests under eaves and porch roofs. The red wasp so many Texans know is a kind of paper wasp.
• Yellowjackets. Black and yellow, smaller and thicker than a paper wasp. They nest in the ground or in hollow spaces and guard the nest hard.
• Mud daubers. Long and thin with a very narrow waist. They build mud tubes on walls and in garages. They rarely sting.
• and in garages. They rarely sting.

*Our stinging insect service is for wasps and hornets only. We do not treat bees of any kind.

Why Stinging Insects Are a Problem in Austin

Red wasps and other paper wasps are very common in Central Texas. They build under eaves, patio covers, and deck rails, and they also use sheds, grills, and play sets that sit unused for a while.

Austin’s hot, dry summers send wasps looking for water. Pools, bird baths, pet bowls, and dripping faucets bring them close to where people are.

Stinging Insect Facts Every Austin Homeowner Should Know

• Red wasps are a kind of paper wasp. They are one of the most common stinging insects in Central Texas.
• Wasps need water in the heat. Pools and dripping faucets draw them in during Austin summers.
• Wasps can sting more than once. A honey bee stings one time. A wasp or hornet can sting again and again.
• Nests grow all summer. A nest that starts with one queen in spring can hold hundreds of wasps by late summer.
• Yellowjackets love sweet food and drinks. Soda cans, fruit, and trash cans pull them in at cookouts.
• Not every wasp is quick to sting. Mud daubers rarely sting. Yellowjackets and hornets guard their nests hard.

Why Getting Rid of Stinging Insects Matters

Decks and patios see the most stings. These are the spots where both people and wasps spend the summer.

Stings can be serious. Wasp stings hurt, and for some people they can cause an allergic reaction that needs a doctor right away.

Nests near doors and play areas put people at risk. The closer the nest is to where people walk, the more likely someone gets stung.

Knocking down a nest yourself is risky. Wasps come out fast when a nest is hit, and many stings happen this way.

Other pests sting too. Fire ants and scorpions are also common in many of our areas. See our ant control and scorpion control pages.

Signs You Have a Stinging Insect Problem

• Several wasps flying near windows, doors, or the patio
• Paper-like nests under roof eaves, in trees, or in the garage
• Buzzing sounds coming from inside a wall
• Red wasps flying around the eaves, patio cover, or deck
• Wasps gathering at the pool, bird bath, or a dripping faucet

If you notice any of these signs around your Austin home, stay back from the nest and let our team take a look during a stinging insect inspection and treatment visit.

Our Eco-Friendly Stinging Insect Control Process

Step 1: Full Inspection. We check your Austin property for nests and wasp activity, including roof eaves, patio covers, decks, sheds, trees, and the garage.

Step 2: Eco-Friendly Treatment and Nest Removal. We use special tools and products to treat the insects and remove the nests we can reach. We ask that everyone, pets included, stay clear of the area for about an hour after we treat, or until the product is dry.

Step 3: Simple Tips for Your Home. We point out the things that draw wasps in, like open trash, sweet drinks left out, and standing water, and give you easy tips to cut down on them.

Step 4: Ongoing Monthly or Bi-Monthly Service. Because wasps in Austin build from early spring through fall, most clients stay on a monthly or bi-monthly plan. This lets our team come back often and catch new nests while they are small.

To learn more, visit our wasp and stinging insect control page.

Why Austin Homeowners Choose Brooks Pest Solutions

We Know Central Texas Wasps. We look for red wasp nests in the spots Austin homes have most.

Same-Day Service Is Available. A nest by the door should not have to wait.

Eco-Friendly and Pet-Friendly. Our treatments are chosen with your family and pets in mind.

We Tell You What You Have. We help you know which stinging insect is on your property and how much of a risk it is.

Clear Notes After Every Visit. You will know what we found, what we treated, and what to expect next.

Proudly Serving Austin, TX

Brooks Pest Solutions provides stinging insect control and other pest services throughout Austin. Our local team works out of our Austin office on Cameron Road and helps homes across Central Texas, including nearby areas like Cedar Park, Leander, Round Rock, and Georgetown. We know where red wasps build around decks, patios, and eaves here, and we treat with that in mind. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Is your stinging insect treatment okay for kids and pets? Yes. Our treatment is eco-friendly and pet-friendly. We ask everyone to stay clear of the treated area for about an hour after we treat, or until the product is dry.

What stinging insects do you treat? We treat wasps and other stinging insects, including hornets. That covers paper wasps, yellowjackets, and mud daubers, the ones most often found around homes.

What are the big red wasps around my house? Those are red wasps, a kind of paper wasp. They are common in Austin and build open paper nests under eaves and covers.

Why are wasps hanging around my pool? In hot, dry weather wasps need water. Pools, bird baths, and leaky faucets are easy places for them to drink.

Are wasp stings dangerous? They can be. Stings are painful, and in some people they cause an allergic reaction that needs medical care right away.

Do you treat bees? No. We do not treat bees. Our service is for wasps and hornets, including paper wasps, yellowjackets, and mud daubers.

Should I knock the nest down myself? We do not recommend it. Wasps rush out when a nest is hit, and that is how many people get stung.

Why monthly or bi-monthly service? Because wasps in Austin build from early spring through fall. Coming back every month or two lets us catch new nests before they get big.

Keep Austin Patio Season Sting-Free

Patio weather is too good in Austin to give up to red wasps. Brooks Pest Solutions offers eco-friendly stinging insect control in Austin with monthly or bi-monthly service.

Call Brooks Pest Solutions today for stinging insect control at your Austin home. You can also request a stinging insect inspection here.