Stinging Insect Control in Atlanta, GA

Ask anyone in Atlanta who has mowed over a yellowjacket nest in August, and they will tell you it is not something you forget. With so many trees and wooded yards, the metro area has plenty of room for wasps and hornets to build close to home. Brooks Pest Solutions offers eco-friendly stinging insect pest control throughout Atlanta, and same-day service is available when you need help fast.

We serve Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metro area with stinging insect treatment plans built around your home’s eaves, trees, deck, and yard.

Which Stinging Insects We Treat in Atlanta

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.
• 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.
• Bald-faced hornets. Black and white. They build large, gray, football-shaped paper nests high in trees and on buildings.
• European hornets. The biggest hornet in the area, brown and yellow. They fly at night and come to porch lights. They nest in hollow trees and wall spaces.
• Mud daubers. Long and thin with a very narrow waist. They build mud tubes on walls 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 Atlanta

Atlanta’s tree cover is great for shade, and it is also great for hornets. Bald-faced hornets hang their big gray nests in trees, and European hornets nest in hollow trunks and fly to porch lights at night.

Yellowjackets are the biggest problem in late summer and fall. Their ground nests are hard to see in pine straw and ivy, and by then each nest can hold a very large number of wasps.

Stinging Insect Facts Every Atlanta Homeowner Should Know

• Late summer is the worst time for yellowjackets in Atlanta. Nests are at their biggest and the wasps are quick to defend them.
• European hornets fly at night. They are one of the few stinging insects that come to porch lights.
• 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

Yard work is when most stings happen. Mowers and trimmers shake ground nests hidden in ivy or pine straw.

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
• Wasps flying in and out of a hole in the ground or in pine straw
• A large gray paper nest in a tree, or big hornets at the porch light at night

If you notice any of these signs around your Atlanta 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 Atlanta property for nests and wasp activity, including roof eaves, decks, trees, sheds, the garage, and the lawn.

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 nests in Atlanta start small in spring and grow fast 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 Atlanta Homeowners Choose Brooks Pest Solutions

We Know Atlanta’s Wooded Yards. We check trees, ivy, and pine straw beds where nests hide.

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 Atlanta, GA

Brooks Pest Solutions provides stinging insect control and other pest services throughout Atlanta. Our local team works out of our office in Norcross and helps homes across the Atlanta metro, including nearby areas like Marietta, Alpharetta, Decatur, and Lawrenceville. We know where yellowjackets and hornets build in wooded yards 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.

Why are yellowjackets so bad in Atlanta in late summer? By then the nests are at their biggest, and the wasps are hunting for sweets. That is why they show up at cookouts and trash cans.

What are the huge hornets at my porch light at night? Those are most likely European hornets. They are the largest hornet in Georgia and they fly after dark.

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 nests in Atlanta start small in spring and grow fast through fall. Coming back every month or two lets us catch new nests before they get big.

Mow, Grill, and Relax Without Fear in Atlanta

Finding a nest before it finds you is always the better way. Brooks Pest Solutions offers eco-friendly stinging insect control in Atlanta with monthly or bi-monthly service.

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