Wasp Control & Nest Removal

Why wasps build on your home

Wasps build nests under eaves, decks, play sets, porch ceilings, shutters and grills across Middle Tennessee every spring and summer. A sheltered spot near food and water is all they need.

Nests start small in spring, often with just one queen. By late summer, a single nest can hold dozens or even hundreds of wasps, and they get more defensive as the colony grows. That’s why catching nests early, on every visit, matters.

How we remove nests

• Nests within reach are included on every visit of our regular plans.
• Our extension pole reaches 30 feet, so high eaves and second-story soffits usually aren’t a problem.
• Most nests can be reached unless they’re somewhere a ladder can’t go.
• If a nest needs outside equipment, like a lift, we’ll tell you the cost before any work begins.
• We treat the area, not just the nest, to discourage wasps from rebuilding in the same spot.

Which wasp do you have?

Wasp	Where you’ll find it	What to know
Paper wasps	Umbrella-shaped open nests under eaves, railings and porch ceilings	The most common nest on Middle Tennessee homes
Yellow jackets	Hidden nests in the ground, wall voids or shrubs	Aggressive near the nest, and more active in late summer and fall
Bald-faced hornets	Large, gray, football-shaped paper nests in trees and under eaves	Defend their nest fiercely, so don’t try to knock it down
Mud daubers	Tube-shaped mud nests on walls and ceilings	Rarely sting, but the nests are unsightly

Fuzzy and round? That’s probably a bee, not a wasp. See our bee removal page. We relocate honey bees with local beekeepers whenever we can.

How much does wasp control cost?

Wasp nest removal within reach is included in our Monthly, Every Other Month and Quarterly plans, with recurring service starting at $60. There’s no extra charge for nests we can reach with our 30-foot pole or a ladder. Nests that need outside equipment are an additional charge, and we’ll quote it first. The inspection is free.

A year of wasps in Middle Tennessee

Season	What homeowners see	What we focus on
Spring (Mar–May)	Queens starting small new nests	Knocking down nests early, before they grow
Summer (Jun–Aug)	Nests growing under eaves, decks and play sets	Nest removal on every visit, treating nesting areas
Fall (Sep–Nov)	Yellow jackets most aggressive, wasps near doors and trash	Removing nests, yellow jacket treatment
Winter (Dec–Feb)	Old nests left empty, a few wasps inside on warm days	Clearing old nests, sealing entry points

Tips to keep wasps away

• Keep trash cans and recycling bins closed, especially in late summer.
• Clean up spilled sweet drinks and fallen fruit.
• Check play sets, grills and patio furniture for small nests in spring.
• Seal gaps in siding, soffits and around vents, where yellow jackets get into walls.
• Don’t swat at wasps or try to knock down a large nest yourself.

How it works

1. Free inspection. A Pest Pro finds the nests and identifies the wasps.
2. Choose your plan. Monthly, Every Other Month or Quarterly.
3. Nest removal every visit. We remove nests within reach and treat nesting areas.
4. Free service calls. If wasps come back between visits, so do we.

Wasp Control FAQs

Serving homes across Middle Tennessee

We provide wasp control in Nashville, Hendersonville, Gallatin, Goodlettsville, Brentwood, Franklin, Murfreesboro, Mt. Juliet, Lebanon, Clarksville, and surrounding areas.

Wasps by your door? Call 615.590.1260 or schedule a free inspection.