Yellow jackets, paper wasps and bald-faced hornets build nests under eaves, in shrubs, inside wall voids and in the ground across Northern California. Colonies grow all summer and are largest in late summer and early fall, when workers turn aggressive and crowd outdoor dining areas and trash cans looking for food.
Some species defend their nests fiercely, so keep your distance and avoid spraying or blocking an entrance yourself. Use the guides below to identify the stinging insects around your home, and contact Big Time Pest Control, local since 2001, for safe nest removal.
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Anderson, CA
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Anderson, CA
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Mt. Shasta, CA
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