This bald faced hornet nest was in a bush in Kennett Square PA. Kennett Square is in Chester County in South Eastern Pennsylvania. The nest was located in the middle of a bush a few feet above the ground.
After putting on my bee suit, I approach the nest and apply PT PI into the main nest opening. This chemical works extremely fast and permeates the whole nest. The other advantage of PT PI is that there is no residual effect meaning that the product works quickly but doesn’t leave any long term treatment.
bald face hornet nest in bush in Kennett Square PA
Once the nest has been treated I use a small saw to cut through the main support branch. I then remove the nest and we use a liquid chemical to spray the bush down.
This will kill off any of the hornets that return to area of the bush where the nest was located. Prudential Pest Solutions is a Veteran and Family owned and operated pest control and exterminating company.
hornet nest in bush in Kennett Square PA
We are EXPERTS at treating and removing hornet, wasp, yellow jacket, and bee nests. As a Marine Corps Veteran with a degree in Biology from Penn State, I promise you haven’t met an exterminator like me before!
kennett square hornet exterminator
We service all of South Eastern and South Central Pennsylvania including Berks County, Chester County, Montgomery County, Delaware County, and Lancaster County.
If you need a hornet expert, give us a call or text us at (484) 401-4361 to speak with a hornet expert.
These bald faced hornets created a nest inside of our client’s open shed in Coatesville Pa which is in Chester County, South Eastern Pennsylvania. The homeowner discovered the hornet nest when they were doing some gardening and needed supplies from inside the shed. They ran out and called us right away to treat and remove this nest.
This job was pretty interesting because at the end of the treatment we were able to examine the various developmental stages of the bald faced hornets. It’s not very often that we are able to see in great detail a still fully intact and alive larval and pre-adult stages.
I used my favorite aerosol PT PI to treat the nest. You can see that when I start the treatment process, the hornets immediately die and start dropping out of the main entrance of the nest. When the treatment begins, the nest becomes very loud with what sounds like a very loud buzzing.
hornet nest shed coatesville pa
Once the noise subsides, we can start to remove the nest and scrape off any nesting material stuck to the shed. After I treated and removed the bald faced hornet nest, I treated the surrounding area to kill off any of the remaining hornets not in the nest at the time of treatment.
We then clean up the area and return to the service van for a close-up view of the inner workings of the nest. This nest had all of the developmental stages of the bald faced hornet from egg to larva to adults.
Hornet Larva
It was really fascinating to open up the white caps of the comb and find adults ready to emerge as well as pre-adults still developing. You can even see the worm-like larva moving around.
Without the adult members of the nest being there, there was no chance that any of the stages in the nest would survive. That being said, I always find dead hornets in my garage when I take a nest home. This is because the adults that were about to emerge before the treatment still emerge from the nest but are not very strong so they do not survive.
My wife HATES that I bring so many bald faced hornets nests home! We are the EXPERTS at treating and removing hornets, yellow jackets, wasp, and bee nests.
Prudential Pest Solutions is a full service, family and veteran owned and operated pest control and exterminating company.
We service ALL of South Eastern and South Central Pennsylvania including Berks, Chester, Montgomery, Delaware, and Lancaster Counties.
If you have a bald faced hornet nest, it’s time to call the professionals at (484) 401-4361.
Our client in Kennett Square PA noticed live and dead yellow jackets in their art studio. There was a small hole in the ceiling where the yellow jackets were entering the studio. They knew they needed a yellow jacket removal expert so they called in the best, Prudential Pest Solutions!
After putting my bee suit on, I extended my telescopic ladder to get up close and personal to the hole in the ceiling. Using my favorite aerosol product, PT PI, I injected into the hole to kill off the nest. Once the activity in the ceiling subsided, I used my drywall saw to open a small hole in the ceiling.
I usually just remove the damaged section of drywall directly under the nest. This allow us to remove the nest and makes the drywall repair small and simple. We try and remove the nest in complete pieces to limit the amount of larva and nesting material from causing a mess.
As I remove the nest and nesting material, I drop the pieces onto my tarp below. Once all of the nest and nesting material has been removed, I inspect the ceiling void and apply a long residual insecticidal dust to the void. This dust treats any future yellow jackets that enter the area. I then tape the opening to prevent any more yellow jackets from entering the art studio.
Once the nest has been treated and removed and the area taped off, all that’s left to do is clean-up. I use a battery powered backpack vacuum to remove live and dead yellow jackets and nesting material that was in the art studio. This leaves the client with no work to do other than hire a drywall professional to repair the small opening we made in the ceiling.
Prudential Pest Solutions is a full service, family and veteran owned and operated pest control and exterminating company. This job was in Kennett Square PA but we service all of South Eastern and South Central Pennsylvania.
As a Marine Corps Veteran with a degree in Biology from Penn State, I promise you haven’t met an exterminator like me before!
If you have a yellow jacket issue, we are the experts to call. Give us a call or text us at (484) 401-4361 to talk with a yellow jacket removal EXPERT.
This yellow jacket nest was inside the wall of the garage in Newtown Square PA. The yellow jackets could be seen coming and going from a hole in the ground outside the wall. The tenants were finding live and dead yellow jackets in the garage which indicated that the nest was in the wall.
After I put on my sting prevention suit, I injected PT PI directly into the hole outside where the yellow jackets were entering the garage wall. I then moved inside the garage and treated into a hole in the wall. The wall had several soft spots where I suspected the nest was located.
Using my drywall saw, I opened the wall up a little bit to expose the nest and continue treating. Once the noise inside the wall subsided a bit, I created a larger opening and started to remove the nest. The nest was stacked in the wall.
yellow jacket nest removal in wall of garage
The wall cavity was was on 4″ deep so the combs of the nest were also not very deep. The yellow jackets made their nest tall because they couldn’t make it any deeper. Once the nest was removed, I removed the paper debris and dead yellow jackets from the wall void.
Yellow jacket nest in wall of garage
I then apply a long term residual insecticide dust into the wall cavity to kill any stragglers that make their way into the wall. Tape is then used to close off the opening and prevent yellow jackets from entering the garage.
This yellow jacket nest was located in Newtown Square Pennsylvania which is in Delaware County in South Eastern Pennsylvania. We were able to treat and remove this yellow jacket nest so the tenants could use their garage again without fear of being stung.
yellow jacket nest removed from wall of garage
Prudential Pest Solutions is a family and veteran owned and operated pest control and exterminating company servicing all of South Eastern and South Central Pennsylvania.
We are EXPERTS at treating and removing yellow jacket, hornet, bee, and wasp nests. Give us a call or text us at (484) 401-4361 to speak with a yellow jacket expert.
Our client in Lancaster Pennsylvania was finding live and dead yellow jackets in his garage. When I hear that, I immediately think that there is a yellow jacket nest in the structure.
This treatment took place on a Saturday morning because when you are dealing with hundreds or thousands of stinging insects, delaying treatment is not an option.
I found a small opening in the corner of the drywall where the yellow jackets were entering the inside of the garage. Directly above that area was a moisture stain on the ceiling. When I got my ladder out, the drywall in the moisture stain was SUPER soft and I could have put my finger right through it. This confirmed that the yellow jacket nest was directly above the ceiling.
yellow jacket nest in ceiling of garage in Lancaster PA
This client requested that we use minimal chemical to treat and remove the nest. They were ok with us using our preferred treatment chemical PT PI in the ceiling void. This is because PT PI is a non-residual, very short term chemical. I like PT PI because it permeates the entire ceiling void and kills very quickly.
I suited up and got my chemical and tools in position for the treatment. I began the treatment by applying the PT PI directly into the exit hole in the drywall corner that the yellow jackets had already made. Once I knocked down the yellow jackets in the opening, I created a small hole in the ceiling and injected the PT PI directly into the nest.
yellow jacket nest in ceiling of garage in Lancaster PA
Once the activity in the ceiling void ceased, I began removing the nest. I soon discovered that there was a nest from a previous year in the same ceiling void. The shear amount of nesting material I removed from the ceiling area was pretty surprising. After the nest had been treated and removed, I taped up the opening to prevent other yellow jackets from entering the garage.
yellow jackets in garage in Lancaster Pa
Typically we would apply a long term insecticide dust to the void but this client preferred no other chemical be used. The final step in any of our yellow jacket treatments is to clean-up the area. There were a ton of dead yellow jackets and nesting material on the garage floor but we ALWAYS leave a clean and tidy area when we finish.
Prudential Pest Solutions are EXPERTS at treating and removing yellow jacket, hornet, wasp, and bee nests. We service all of South Eastern and South Central Pennsylvania.
yellow jacket nest removal from garage in Lancaster Pa
This MASSIVE bald faced hornet nest was under the soffit on a home in Newtown Square Pennsylvania. The nest was located above the second story roof under a soffit vent.
Since the nest was not able to be reached by ladder alone, I had to get onto the roof to treat and remove the nest. The nest was located on a steep section of roof that required me to get onto the front of the house and climb my way to the backside of the home.
Newtown Square PA Exterminator
Once I was within reach of the nest, I sat down and scooted toward the hornet nest. Getting close to the nest was the only way to effectively treat and remove the bald face hornet nest. Using PT PI, I injected directly into the main nest opening. Hornets immediately began exiting the nest. Most of them were dead or dying within a few seconds of treatment. Quick killing action is the best method to safely treat and remove a hornet nest.
hornet nest on roof in newtown square pa
Once the nest was treated, I used my scraper tool to dislodge the nest from the soffit. The paper outer layer of the nest easily came loose from the soffit but the internal combs remained firmly attached. Removing the comb was more difficult than removing the paper outer layer. Bald Face Hornets firmly attach their nests to the structure to prevent them from dislodging during wind and storms.
After the nest was removed, I applied a long term residual insecticidal dust to the area. This will kill the remaining hornets that were out of the nest during the treatment. The remaining hornets will be dead and gone within a day or two after the treatment. Since the nest was located above the roof, there was no danger to people from the remaining hornets.
bald faced hornet nest on roof in Newtown Square PA
Another successful hornet treatment and removal service performed by Prudential Pest Solutions! We are the EXPERTS at treating and removing wasp, bee, yellow jacket, and hornets nests.
Prudential Pest Solutions services ALL of South Eastern and South Central Pennsylvania.
As a Marine Corps Veteran with a degree in Biology from Penn State, I promise you haven’t met an exterminator like me before!
If you have a hornet nest, we can help! Give us a call or text us at (484) 401-4361 to speak with a hornet removal specialist.
Our clients in Glenmoore Pennsylvania, Chester County noticed a ton of yellow jackets coming and going from the louvered vents of the bathroom exhaust.
There was some staining on the inside ceiling indicating that the nest was directly above the ceiling. The ceiling drywall was still firm and showed no evidence of actual damage so I decided to treat and remove the yellow jacket nest from the outside.
yellow jacket nest in bathroom exhaust vent
Upon treating the nest and removing the louvered cover, I discovered that the yellow jacket nest was ENORMOUS. I could only access the nest by sticking my arm into the exhaust vent opening. The nest spanned across 2 ceiling joists and included comb and a lot of paper nesting material. I was only able to reach my arm in to about elbow deep so I had to use my saw to help remove some of the nest.
yellow jacket combs in bathroom exhaust
Once I ensured ALL of the nest and nesting material was removed from the void surrounding the bathroom exhaust, I applied a long term residual insecticidal dust to the area. Tape was then used to cover the bathroom exhaust opening to prevent the many yellow jackets that were flying around from re-entering the space.
yellow jacket bathroom exhaust
Since the exhaust vent was coming from a powder room on the first floor I was comfortable temporarily taping off the opening. This is because the powder room doesn’t have a shower in it and thus didn’t have a lot of moisture to exhaust. The purpose of a bathroom exhaust is to remove excess moisture from the bathroom and exhaust it out of the home. The homeowners will remove the tape and install a new louvered vent cover in the near future.
After the nest was treated and removed and the entrance taped off, I cleaned up all of the nesting material. There was an absolute ton of nesting material that we removed and the clean-up took longer then most yellow jacket jobs.
yellow jacket nest from bathroom exhaust
This client found us because they knew they needed a professional exterminator for this treatment. They requested recommendations on the NextDoor App and some of our other clients highly recommended us. We always strive for referrals because it shows that we take our customer service and professional treatments seriously.
Prudential Pest Solutions is a full service pest control and exterminating company servicing ALL of South Eastern and South Central Pennsylvania. We are EXPERTS at treating and removing yellow jacket and hornet nests from in and around homes and properties. As a Marine Corps Veteran with a degree in Biology from Penn State, I promise you haven’t met an exterminator like me before!
If you have a yellow jacket, hornet, bee, or wasp issue, call the experts at Prudential Pest Solutions. You can reach us by calling or texting us at (484) 401-4361.
This client thought they had a water leak in the ceiling above the bathroom on the 3rd floor of their home in West Chester Pennsylvania. They noticed that there were some soft spots in the drywall and assumed it was a water leak. When they touched the drywall ceiling, it was so soft that their finger went right through! What they found wasn’t a water leak, but a yellow jacket nest!
When the yellow jackets came flooding into the bathroom, the homeowners quickly exited the room and shut the door. They originally thought they had honey bees and called a apiarist, a bee keeper. The bee keeper came out and confirmed that their issue was yellow jackets and not honey bees. The homeowners then called the professionals at Prudential Pest Solutions to treat and remove yellow jacket nest.
When I got to the bathroom, there were mostly dead yellow jackets on the floor by the only window in the bathroom. There was a finger sized hole in the ceiling by the shower where the homeowner had pushed through. I suited up in my bee suit and got to work.
yellow jacket nest in ceiling west chester pa
My preferred method for treating yellow jacket nests in structures is to apply a product called PT PI directly into the nest. This chemical works very quickly to kill the yellow jackets and it permeates the entire ceiling void. Once the nest is treated, we remove the nest and apply a long lasting residual insecticidal dust to the area. For this job I used a dust called Tempo Dust. After the treatment is completed, I apply tape to close off the opening where the nest was. This prevents any straggling yellow jackets from entering the bathroom.
yellow jacket nest in ceiling west chester pa
After the treatment is completed, the nest is removed, and the hole taped up, it’s time to clean-up the area. I use a battery powered backpack vacuum to remove the dead yellow jackets, nest, and drywall. This leaves a clean and professional appearance for the client. When we leave a yellow jacket job, the only thing the homeowners have to do is repair the small section of drywall we removed.
yellow jacket nest in ceiling in west chester pa 19382
Prudential Pest Solutions is a full service, family and veteran owned and operated pest control and extermination company. We are experts at preventing, treating, and removing yellow jacket, hornet, bee, and wasp nests.
As a Marine Corps Veteran with a degree in Biology from Penn State, I promise you haven’t met an exterminator like me before!
If you live in South Eastern and South Central Pennsylvania and have a yellow jacket problem, it’s time to call in the professionals!
Give us a call or text us at (484) 401-4361 to speak with a yellow jacket expert.
This yellow jacket nest was above the ceiling in the master bedroom of a client in Birdsboro Pennsylvania. This particular job was really cool because the client and I went to high school together. We hadn’t seen each other since high school but he saw our other yellow jacket removal videos and decided to give us a call.
The yellow jackets were entering the home through a gap where the soffit meets the exterior of the home. Once inside the ceiling void, they built their nest between the drywall and the batted insulation. This resulted in a small soft area in the ceiling which prompted the homeowner to call us.
After I suited up in my protective bee suit and prepped the floor, I began the treatment process. I used my favorite yellow jacket chemical, PT PI, and injected it into the small hole in the drywall created by the yellow jackets. I then began to open up the drywall ceiling to allow more access to the nest.
yellow jacket nest in ceiling in Birdsboro PA
Once the nest is exposed, I continue to inject the nest area with PT PI until I no longer hear any yellow jacket activity. Then it is time to gently remove the nest and nesting material. It’s important to ensure that ALL of the nest is removed to prevent re-infestation. After the nest is completely removed, I apply an insecticidal dust called Tempo Dust into the ceiling void. This will kill off any stragglers that make their way back into the area.
yellow jacket nest in ceiling in Birdsboro PA
After the nest has been treated and removed, I taped up the opening to prevent any other pests from entering the bedroom. Once all of the fun is completed, the real work begins. Cleaning up the area and ensuring that all of the dead yellow jackets, nest, and drywall is removed is critical to providing a great client experience. When we are completed with a job, the only thing the homeowner has to do is get the drywall patched up.
yellow jacket nest in ceiling Birdsboro PA 19508
This job was a success both professionally and personally. We were able to help a client make their home pest and yellow jacket free and catch up on old times. It’s always great when we have a personal connection to our clients!
Prudential Pest Solutions is a full service, Veteran and Family owned and operated pest control and exterminating company.
We service ALL of South Eastern and South Central Pennsylvania including Berks County, Chester County, Delaware County, Montgomery County, Lancaster County, and many more!
As a Marine Corps Veteran with a degree in Biology from Penn State, I promise you haven’t met an exterminator like me before!
We are experts at treating, removing, and preventing yellow jackets, hornets, bee, and wasps nests. Give us a call or text us at (484) 401-4361 to speak with the experts!
We were at a client’s home in Nottingham Pennsylvania which is located in south west Chester County in South Eastern Pennsylvania. The client had a few yellow jacket nests around the property and one was located INSIDE a half used bag of top soil!
I noticed yellow jackets entering and exiting a bag of top soil under the deck of our client’s home. After I donned my bee suit, I proceeded to treat the opening of the bag. After we had treated the initial yellow jackets, I started digging into the top soil bag looking for the nest.
After digging a few inches into the loose top soil, I could not find the nest. Not wanting to make a mess of dirt under our client’s deck, I moved the top soil bag into the lawn. Once I started digging deeper into the bag, I exposed the still very active yellow jacket nest. I treated and removed the yellow jacket nest and sealed the top soil bag back up. We didn’t use any residual chemical into the bag or the nest because the client was eventually going to use the soil and we didn’t want to contaminate the entire bag.
This was the first yellow jacket nest that I ever found and treated that was located inside of a top soil bag. Imagine grabbing that bag of top soil to do some gardening and not realize there was a nest in there!
yellow jacket nest soil bag
Prudential Pest Solutions are EXPERTS at treating and removing yellow jackets, hornets, wasp, and bee nests. We have the experience, equipment, chemical, and grit to resolve ANY pest issue you have.
As a family and veteran owned and operated pest control and exterminating company, we always strive to provide affordable, effective, and professional services.
If you have a bee, wasp, hornet, or yellow jacket issue and live in South Eastern and South Central Pennsylvania, give us a call or text us at (484) 401-4361.
