Stinging Insect Control in Orlando, FL

In Orlando, life happens outside. Pools, lanais, and backyard grills get used almost all year, and that is right where wasps like to build. A nest tucked into a pool cage frame or under the eaves can turn a good afternoon into a painful one. Brooks Pest Solutions offers eco-friendly stinging insect pest control throughout Orlando, and same-day service is available when you need help fast.

We serve Orlando, FL and the surrounding Central Florida area with stinging insect treatment plans built around your home’s lanai, pool area, eaves, and yard.

Which Stinging Insects We Treat in Orlando

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, porch roofs, and screen frames.
• 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.
• Bald-faced hornets. Black and white, with a large gray paper nest in trees. They are seen in Central Florida now and then.

*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 Orlando

Orlando’s warm weather gives wasps a long season. In colder states, most nests die in winter. Here, some yellowjacket nests can live through the winter and keep growing into a second year, getting very large.

Screen rooms, pool cages, and covered patios give paper wasps dry, shaded spots to build. These are the same places families spend their time.

Stinging Insect Facts Every Orlando Homeowner Should Know

• Florida’s warm winters can keep nests alive. Some yellowjacket nests here last more than one year and grow very large.
• Pool cages and lanais are favorite nest spots. The frames give wasps a dry place to build.
• 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

Nests around the pool are a real hazard. Bare feet, wet hands, and a hidden nest are a bad mix.

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
• Paper nests in the corners of a pool cage or lanai
• Wasps going in and out of a hole in the ground

If you notice any of these signs around your Orlando 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 Orlando property for nests and wasp activity, including lanais, pool cages, roof eaves, trees, sheds, 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 Orlando’s warm weather lets wasps build for most of the year, 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 Orlando Homeowners Choose Brooks Pest Solutions

We Know Central Florida Homes. We check pool cages, lanais, and eaves where wasps like to build.

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 Orlando, FL

Brooks Pest Solutions provides stinging insect control and other pest services throughout Orlando. Our local team works out of our Orlando office on LB McLeod Road and helps homes across Central Florida, including nearby areas like Winter Park, Kissimmee, Apopka, and Winter Garden. 

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.

Why are wasps building in my pool cage? The frame of a pool cage is dry and shaded, which is just what paper wasps want. Being near water helps them too.

Do wasp nests die off in winter in Orlando? Not always. Winters here are mild, so some nests, mainly yellowjacket nests, can live on and get much bigger.

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 Orlando’s warm weather lets wasps build for most of the year. Coming back every month or two lets us catch new nests before they get big.

Take Back Your Orlando Backyard

You should be able to enjoy the pool and the lanai without watching for wasps. Brooks Pest Solutions offers eco-friendly stinging insect control in Orlando with monthly or bi-monthly service.

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