Wasp & Hornet control in St. George
Stinging nests near doors, patios, and pools are a real hazard. We remove them safely and treat so they don't rebuild.
Field notes
Wasps & Hornets
- Most active
- Spring through fall
- Concern level
- Moderate
- Typical size
- 12–25 mm
- Where they hide
- Eaves, tile roofs & ground nests
- Why DIY fails
- High sting risk
Wasps & Hornets in southern Utah
St. George's long warm season gives paper wasps months to build their umbrella-shaped nests under eaves, patio covers, and the gaps in tile roofs, and they're drawn to pools, misters, and dripping irrigation for water. Yellowjackets nest in the ground, in wall voids, and around trash areas, and get more aggressive as summer wears on. Africanized honey bees have also been found in Washington County, so a swarm or a large bee colony should never be disturbed. Leave it alone and call a professional. With any stinging insect, a disturbed nest can send dozens out at once.
Why it matters
Stings are painful and can be dangerous for anyone with an allergy. Yellowjackets defend their nests aggressively and can sting repeatedly, and Africanized bees can attack in large numbers if a colony is disturbed.
The fix
Wasp & Hornet Control
Wasps & Hornets are covered by our wasp & hornet control service. Safe nest removal and prevention around eaves, patio covers, and play areas.
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Signs you have wasps & hornets
Notice any of these around your St. George home? It’s time for an inspection.
- Paper nests under eaves, patio covers, or roof tiles
- Wasps flying back and forth to the same spot on the house
- Wasps crowding around pools, misters, or dripping irrigation
- Yellowjackets around trash cans, food, or holes in the ground
How we treat wasps & hornets
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When wasps & hornets are active here
Typical activity around St. George, Washington & Hurricane
Highlighted months are when wasps & hornets are most active around St. George, an unusually hot summer or wet monsoon can shift things a few weeks either way.
Locate nests, including hidden voids, roof tiles, and ground nests
Treat and remove nests safely with proper protective gear
Knock down reachable nests and treat areas prone to rebuilding
Add a preventive eave treatment to discourage new nests
If the pests come back, so do we.
Free re-treats between scheduled visits, no questions, no extra invoice. That’s the Butter Promise.
Other pests we handle nearby
Wasps & Hornets questions, answered
Still curious about something? Call us any time, we're happy to talk it through, no pressure.
When are wasps & hornets most active around St. George?
Paper wasps and yellowjackets around St. George start building early, often by March, and nests keep growing through the long, hot summer into fall. Late summer is when colonies are largest and most defensive, especially around patio covers, eaves, and irrigation boxes.
Are wasps & hornets dangerous?
Stings are painful and can be dangerous for anyone with an allergy. Yellowjackets defend their nests aggressively and can sting repeatedly, and Africanized bees can attack in large numbers if a colony is disturbed.
How do you get rid of wasps & hornets?
We follow a straightforward approach: locate nests, including hidden voids, roof tiles, and ground nests; treat and remove nests safely with proper protective gear; knock down reachable nests and treat areas prone to rebuilding; add a preventive eave treatment to discourage new nests. We use EPA-registered products, applied precisely per label.
What products do you use around kids and pets?
We use EPA-registered products, applied carefully according to the label and only where pests travel, not where your family and pets spend time. Before we treat, we'll gladly explain what we're using, how long it takes to dry, and when it's fine to go back into treated areas.
What if the wasps & hornets come back?
If pests come back between your scheduled visits, we come back too, and we re-treat at no charge. There's no trip fee, no extra invoice, and no back-and-forth about it.
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Tell us what’s bugging you and we’ll get back to you fast with a free quote, usually the same day.
- Free, no-obligation inspection
- Same-day service when you call before noon
- EPA-registered products applied per label
- Backed by the Butter re-treatment guarantee