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Yellow Jacket Nest in Ceiling Kennett Square

This yellow jacket nest was in the ceiling in a home in Kennett Square Pa. We located the nest due to the loud and audible sound the yellow jackets were making in the ceiling above the dormer window. The sound is like crimpling paper or crunching/chewing noises.

In addition to the noise, there is a very noticeable stain on the ceiling where we suspected the nest to be. This is also the are where the ceiling was very, very soft. This is because the yellow jacket nest is directly above the ceiling making the ceiling drywall very thin. In fact, the ceiling under the nest was only as thick as the paint applied on the ceiling.

We apply a product called Pyrocide 100 to the nest directly. I correctly mentioned this chemical initially and then incorrectly corrected myself into saying Pyrocide 1000. Pyrocide 1000 does not exist and we in fact used Pyrocide 100.

Since the ceiling is so soft directly under the yellow jacket nest, I was able to pierce into the area above the ceiling using only the tip of my B&G aerosol machine.

Once we start to apply the Pyrocide 100 into the nest, the treatment does not last very long. This is because the product we apply kills the yellow jackets within seconds of application. It also permeates the entire nest very quickly to ensure we kill the yellow jacket colony quickly.

yellow jacket Kennett Square
yellow jacket nest removed from ceiling in Kennett Square PA

At first when you apply the Pyrocide 100, the yellow jacket nest will erupt with the noise of hundreds of yellow jackets humming loudly. Within a few minutes, the entire area will be silent. This is when you know it is ok to start removing the nest and enlarging the hole in the drywall.

We always dry to minimize the damage we cause to the drywall. This means that we only remove the soft areas of drywall and cut out a nice square or rectangle shape. This allows us to remove all of the nest and will allow the person repairing the drywall to make an even repair.

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yellow jacket expert kennett square pa

Once the nest is removed and the area taped up, we vacuum and clean up the surrounding area. We always leave a clean environment for our clients.

We service Berks, Chester, Montgomery Counties and ALL of South Eastern and South Central Pennsylvania. We are a Family and Veteran owned and operated pest control and exterminating company.

Have a yellow jacket, hornet, or wasp issue at your home? We can help! Give us a call or text us at (484) 401-4361

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Hornet Nest Removal Malvern PA

This bald faced hornet nest was built on the front of the home above the garage. The client, located in Malvern Pennsylvania, noticed the nest about 15 feet above the ground.

We needed an extension ladder, bee suit, scraper, and chemical to treat and remove this bald faced hornet nest. The chemical we use is PT PI from the BASF company.

When you approach a bald faced hornet nest, the hornets will immediately come out to defend the nest against any possible threat. In this case, when we placed the ladder near the nest, the hornets came flying out to defend their home. After a minute or two the hornets calm down and you can carefully and slowly approach the nest.

hornet removal malvern
hornet removal expert malvern pa

I like to apply the chemical directly into the opening of the nest at first. This creates a dam of dead hornets that traps the rest of the colony inside of the nest. I then puncture into the side of the paper nest and apply chemical into the whole nest. This approach only works when you use a chemical that kills quickly and permeates the entire nest.

hornet treatment malvern
hornet treatment malvern pa

Once the hornets inside of the nest are dead, it is time to begin removing the nest from the structure. In this case, I simply used a paint scraper to remove the nest. I always like to see the inner workings of a bald faced hornet nest.

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malvern hornet experts and treatments

We provide Hornet Nest Removal Malvern PA, the Main line, and South Eastern and South Central Pennsylvania. We would love to be your pest control professionals!

As a Marine Corps Veteran with a degree in Biology from Penn State, I promise you haven’t met a hornet exterminator like me before!

Call or text us at (484) 401-4361 to talk with Malvern’s BEST pest exterminators.

Yellow Jacket Nest Removal

Dead Yellow Jackets in the basement mean BIG trouble

Before calling us to treat and remove this yellow jacket nest, the client’s had noticed dead yellow jackets in their basement on the floor. At first, they assumed that maybe the yellow jackets had flown in through a window and couldn’t get out. This would have been true if there were only one or two dead yellow jackets found. Due to the large amount of dead yellow jackets in the basement, it was pretty evident that there was a yellow jacket nest IN the house.

While conducting a simple house project, the client moved some of the insulation along the sill plate and discovered a large yellow jacket nest. The yellow jackets had gained access to the basement by following a cable line from the outside of the home to the inside. Once they discovered the nest, they immediately called in the professionals at Prudential Pest Solutions to treat and remove the nest.

When we arrived at the home, the inspection and evaluation found the nest and where and how the yellow jackets had entered the home. We donned our protective suits and began the treatment process. The treatment process includes treating the nest, removing the nest, sealing up the entrance into the home, and cleaning up the nest and dead yellow jackets.

Yellow Jacket Nest Removal
Removal Yellow Jacket Nest

I use a chemical from BASF called PT PI as my primary treatment product for all stinging insects including yellow jackets, wasps, bees, and hornets. I love PT PI because as an aerosol it permeates the entire nest quickly and kills the insects almost instantly. This quick kill action is EXTREMELY important when you are in close quarters with thousands of stinging insects in a confined space.

During the treatment, the yellow jackets are dead within seconds. We remove the nest and immediately seal up the opening so no foraging yellow jackets come into the space and cause us problems. We then vacuum up the dead yellow jackets using our HEPA filter vacuum.

hornet and wasp removal experts
hornet and wasp removal experts

As a final treatment step, we treat the exterior of the home for general pests such as ants, spiders, and wasps.

This nest was treated and removed in late July in Coatesville Pennsylvania. The nest was in its building stage and if it had been left alone for another few weeks or months, the nest could easily have had thousands of yellow jackets in it.

The homeowners were lucky that they discovered the evidence and the nest while it was still relatively small. Had they accidentally disturbed the nest, the occupants of the home could have been swarmed by these dangerous stinging insects. Remember, unlike honey bees, yellow jackets are EXTREMELY aggressive and can sting repeatedly.

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We are EXPERTS at handling, treating, removing, and preventing yellow jacket, hornet, and wasp infestations. We service Berks, Chester, Montgomery, Delaware Counties, and ALL of South Eastern and South Central Pennsylvania.

As a Family and Veteran owned and operated pest control and exterminating company, we pride ourselves on our affordable, professional, and effective pest solutions.

As a Marine Corps Veteran with a degree in Biology from Penn State, I promise you haven’t met a yellow jacket exterminator like me before!

Give us a call or text us at (484) 401-4361 to speak with a pest expert.

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Carpet Hiding a Yellow Jacket Nest

Imagine it’s trash day and you are about to bring the rolled up carpet padding down to the road. You carelessly pick up the carpet not thinking anything about it when all of a sudden, BAM! You get absolutely tattooed by a nest of yellow jackets.

This almost happened to a client of ours in West Chester PA. We had just finished treating and removing a large yellow jacket nest in the backyard when I noticed some other yellow jackets hovering around some old, rolled up carpet. This rolled up carpet was from a prior renovation and was staged to be put in the trash.

yellow jacket nest
yellow jacket nest in carpet

As soon as I moved the top roll of carpet, a bunch of yellow jackets erupted from the pile. I was still wearing my bee suit, so I hit “play” on the camera and was able to capture the treatment.

yellow jacket nest carpet
yellow jacket nest in carpet

We ALWAYS check around the property for other pest issues before we leave a job. This ensures we do not miss other big pest issues. Thankfully we spotted this nest and were able to treat and remove it before anyone was hurt.

yellow jacket nest carpet
yellow jacket nest in carpet in West Chester PA

Prudential Pest Solutions are the EXPERTS at treating and removing yellow jacket, hornet, bee, and wasp nests. 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!

We service West Chester PA and the surrounding areas including Berks County, Chester County, Delaware County, Montgomery County, Lancaster County, and many more!

If you have a yellow jacket or hornet nest, give us a call or text us at (484) 401-4361 to speak with a yellow jacket and hornet EXPERT.

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Yellow Jacket Nest in Ceiling in Kennett Square PA

August, September, and October are the most common months where yellow jackets, hornets, and wasp nests are at their largest in Pennsylvania. This yellow jacket nest was in the ceiling of a home in Kennett Square Pa.

How did we know where the yellow jacket nest was?

This yellow jacket nest was located in between the drywall of the ceiling and the fiberglass insulation above the ceiling. The clients could hear the buzzing, scratching, and chewing of the yellow jackets in their growing nest.

In addition to the noise that the nest was generating, we were able to locate the nest due to the slight staining showing on the ceiling. As the yellow jackets create their nest, they chew at the drywall of the area near their nest. This results in the drywall being EXTREMELY thin in the area directly under the nest.

In fact, the drywall can be so degraded from the yellow jackets and moisture of the nest that you can put your finger right through the ceiling with minimal effort at all!

Sometimes the homeowner thinks there is a water leak above the ceiling due to the staining on the drywall. We even had a homeowner poke his finger through the drywall thinking it was a water leak. Much to their surprise and horror, they had pierced directly into a yellow jacket nest!

yellow jacket nest removed from ceiling in Kennett Square PA
yellow jacket nest removed from ceiling in Kennett Square PA

Professional Yellow Jacket Treatment

Once we identify where the yellow jacket nest is, then we perform a pinpoint treatment to eradicate and remove the nest. For the yellow jacket nest in the ceiling in Kennett Square, we applied an aerosol insecticide to the nest to quickly kill the yellow jackets.

Once the nest has been treated, we removed the nest by opening up the drywall of the ceiling. We always remove as little drywall as possible. This usually means we only remove the damage drywall that the yellow jackets were chewing at.

We then apply a longer residual insecticidal dust to the area above the ceiling to treat any yellow jackets that escaped our initial treatment. Then the hole is taped up and a drywall repair professional is called to repair the ceiling and patch the area.

yellow jacket expert kennett square pa
yellow jacket expert kennett square pa

How did the yellow jackets get in the ceiling?

Yellow jackets are very good at finding small gaps in brick, siding, and soffitting to enter homes and structures. For this nest in Kennett Square, the yellow jackets had entered the structure where the dormer roof met the main roof. The yellow jackets then went into the structure a foot or two and created their nest.

Kennett Square Yellow Jacket Experts

Prudential Pest Solutions are experts at treating yellow jacket, hornet, and wasp nests in Kennett Square PA and the surrounding areas. Our treatments are effective, professional, and affordable!

About the Yellow Jacket Experts

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Prudential Pest Solutions is a family and veteran owned pest control and exterminator company

Prudential Pest Solutions is a full service, Veteran and Family owned and operated pest control company. We are experts in yellow jackets, hornets, and wasp removal and prevention services.

As a Marine Corps Veteran with a degree in Biology from Penn State, I promise you haven’t met an exterminator like before!

Where do we service?

We service Kennett Square Pennsylvania and all of South Eastern and South Central Pennsylvania including:

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hornet and wasp removal experts

Schedule an Appointment with Kennett Square’s Best Exterminators!

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How to keep animals out from under your shed and deck

Animals such as rabbits, groundhogs, and skunks love to make their home under porches, decks, and sheds. After you remove the animal by trapping, what can you do to keep animals from out from under your shed and deck?

How to prevent digging animals from getting under your shed?

Digging animals such as skunks and groundhogs are experts at excavating dirt and stone from under and around porches, decks, and sheds to create a den. Oftentimes, homeowners will attempt to block the animals by placing stones or other blocking material at the edge of the structure.

Since skunks and groundhogs are built for digging, they can easily dig under the stone or blocking material to get back under the shed, deck, or porch.

The most effective way to keep animals out from under your structures is to install an exclusion system that goes UNDERGROUND.

Dig Defence is an exclusion system that keeps animals out!

For professionals such as us, we use a product called Dig Defence. Dig Defence is a solid steel fencing product that installs flush to the structure and is installed under the ground to prevent those digging animals.

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commercial dig defence installation keeps animals out from under sheds, decks, and porches

We use the commercial grade Dig Defence where each section measures 4 feet wide by 15 inches tall. Since the product is 15″ tall, we can ensure that even the most motivated digging animal won’t be able to dig under the structure.

The galvanized steel construction of the material ensures a rust-proof, long term solution to keeping wildlife out from under structures!

dig defence keeps animals out from under shed
installing dig defence around a shed will keep skunks and groundhogs from living under sheds, decks, and porches

Keeping animals out while still looking good!

Not only does Dig Defence keep the animals out from under your porch, deck, and shed, it also blends right in. When installed, the Dig Defence sits flush to the structure and low to the ground. This allows the product to not be noticeable to people while still keeping animals out.

Depending on the height of the structure, more of the Dig Defence may be visible. If this is the case, we install some decorative lattice over the Dig Defence to camouflage the product.

Preventing Wildlife under your porch, deck, and shed

Whether you currently have a skunk, groundhog, or rabbit under your porch, deck, or shed, or you want to prevent that from every happening, Dig Defence is the BEST product!

dig defence animal exclusion system
dig defence animal exclusion system keeps animals out from under your porch, deck, and shed

Animals digging under your fence?

If you have a fenced in yard, animals can often dig under the fence to get into your yard. Dig Defence can be installed along the entire fenceline or just where the animal activity is.

Maybe you don’t need to keep animals out of your yard, but need to keep them in?

Dogs love to dig and sometimes our furry friends can dig themselves to freedom! Dig Defence is strong enough to prevent any sized dog from digging out of your yard and escaping.

Where do we install Dig Defence?

There are many applications for installing Dig Defence including:

  • Sheds
  • Decks
  • Porches
  • Fences
  • Airport Fences
  • Commercial Properties
  • Many More!

Experienced Dig Defence Installers

Prudential Pest Solutions are experienced at installing Dig Defence and other other animal exclusion and prevention products. We are a fully licensed and insured pest control and wildlife control company that focuses on long term animal solutions.

Termite PreTreatment for new construction

Where do we install Dig Defence?

We install Dig Defence to our client’s in South Eastern and South Central Pennsylvania including:

How to contact for a Dig Defence Quote?

Give us a call or text us at (484) 401-4361 to speak with a wildlife expert that can schedule you for a Dig Defence estimate.

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How to treat for carpenter bees

Carpenter Bees are wood destroying insects that are most commonly found hovering around homes, sheds, and garages. We will show you how to treat for carpenter bees.

Why do I have carpenter bees?

Carpenter bees tend to damage unpainted and untreated wood. Often we will find them under railings and under flashing. These areas are often not painted because you can’t see them.

Carpenter bees will find the smallest of areas that are unpainted and untreated and make their 1/2″ holes.

Some carpenter bees will damage and drill unto painted and treated wood. Painting or staining your wood is a good general deterrent but will not prevent all carpenter bees from damage.

Find the carpenter bee holes

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carpenter bee exit hole and excrement

Sometimes the carpenter bee holes are visible and easily seen. Other times, we can see the carpenter bees hovering around but don’t see the holes.

Finding and treating the carpenter bee exit holes is the ONLY effective way of resolving your carpenter bee infestation.

If the carpenter bee exit holes are not visible, then we need to look for other evidence. When carpenter bees chew into the wood, they excrete wood onto the surface opposite the hole.

This yellow or brown excrement will tell you exactly where the carpenter bee hole is.

Another method to find the carpenter bee exit hole is to look for the pile of sawdust. Since they are chewing into the wood, the bees create a pile of sawdust directly UNDER where the hole is.

Treat EACH and EVERY hole with an insect dust

carpenter bee damage
carpenter bee damage

Spraying at the carpenter bees or spraying the carpenter bee holes is NOT an effective treatment strategy. The carpenter bees make very elaborate and deep channels within the wood and a spray will simply not reach deep into the wood.

We recommend using an insect dust labeled and listed to treat carpenter bees. In the video above we used a product called Tempo Dust. Delta Dust, Alpine Dust, and others are also very effective at treating for carpenter bees.

Using a duster, which is a tool used to apply dust, treat each and every carpenter bee hole. This may sound like a daunting task, but treating every carpenter bee hole does 3 things for us:

  1. Kills the carpenter bees that are in the carpenter bee holes and channels
  2. Will kill the carpenter bees when they return to their holes if they aren’t currently in there
  3. The dust will kill any new carpenter bees that hatch in the wood

Make sure to find and treat EVERY single carpenter bee exit hole that you can. Look for holes AND the evidence of holes such as saw dust and excrement.

The dust, unlike a spray or aerosol, will permeate throughout the chambers and galleries in the wood. Dust will also last SIGNIFICANTLY longer than sprays and aerosols.

carpenter bee after treatment
carpenter bee after treatment

After you treat the carpenter bees holes with a dust you start to see the carpenter bees emerge from the holes. The bees will be covered in the white dust and will fall from their holes.

Within a few hours you will notice significantly less carpenter bees flying around.

When should you call a professional to treat for carpenter bees?

Treating for carpenter bees around a shed or deck can be pretty straightforward. You should call a professional if the carpenter bees are:

  • Too high off the ground. Professional exterminators have tools and ladders to reach carpenter bee holes very high off the ground.
  • You can’t find the holes. Finding the holes is the ONLY way to effectively resolve your carpenter bee issue.
  • You’re not comfortable being around flying insects. As you are treating the holes, the carpenter bees will be flying around and hovering in and near your personal space.

Need a carpenter bee expert?

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carpenter bee treatments

We are experts in treating and resolving carpenter bee infestations. We service South Eastern and South Central Pennsylvania. Prudential Pest Solutions is a fully licensed and insured, family and veteran owned and operated pest control company.

Talk with carpenter bee expert!

Give us a call or text us at (484) 401-4361 to speak with a carpenter bee treatment expert.

Where do we service and treat for carpenter bees?

We service and treat for carpenter bees in South Eastern and South Central Pennsylvania including:

Termite Mud Shelter Tubes

How to prevent termites

Termite Treatments Chester County
Termite Treatments Chester County

There are a few ways to prevent termites from destroying your home. This guide is for subterranean termites that we find our area of South Eastern Pennsylvania.

Not every case of termites is avoidable but there are always preventative measures that can be taken. In this article we will discuss ways to make your home less desirable to termites and how to identify termite activity BEFORE they destroy your home.

Termites LOVE moisture

Subterranean termites need a certain amount of moisture in the soil to live and thrive. Keeping moisture and water away from your home and foundation can deter termites from coming near your home.

Check your grading

If the grade of the surrounding yard and property leads water towards the home, than this issue should be addressed. The grading of the property should always channel rain and water away from the home.

Mulch can lead to moisture

Landscaping features such as mulch can trap moisture at the foundation of the home. If the mulch is placed too deep or too close to the home, moisture can remain and sit at the foundation.

Downspouts and Gutters

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Gutters and Downspouts are designed to channel rain and water from the roof and send it away from the house. Clogged or wrongly installed gutters can allow rain and water to flow freely over the gutter and onto the foundation.

Downspouts can also lead to moisture problems. Downspouts that do not discharge the rain water far enough away from the house can lead to water sitting at the foundation. Downspouts that go underground are especially problematic since any damage to them goes unnoticed because they go underground.

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Prudential Pest Solutions

Check outdoor faucets for leaks

Outdoor faucets where garden hoses connect can leak and allow water to sit at the foundation. Making sure the garden hose is properly connected and not leaking can prevent moisture issues.

Termites need wood!

Besides moisture, termites need wood! Avoid any wood to soil contact. Any wood that is contacting the soil or close to the soil should be treated before installation.

Termite Prevention Options for Wood

The best time to think about termite prevention is BEFORE your home has a termite infestation.

Termite PreTreatments for New Construction and Additions

The very best time to protect a home against termites is while it is being constructed. Home built after 1990 are required to have a termite pretreatment done prior to the completion of the home.

How a termite pretreatment works is that the soil around and UNDER the foundation of the new home is treated with a liquid termiticide. This liquid termite treatment kills any termites that come in contact with it for a few years.

eco friendly termite treatments
Eco Friendly Termite Treatments

Another method of termite pretreatments involve the treating of the structural wood with a solution to kill termites. This solution penetrates into the wood and can provide years of lasting protection.

We have an entire article on Termite PreTreatments for new construction that you can find here.

Pressure Treated Lumber

Wood that is in contact with the soil should be treated against termites. Most commonly found is pressure treated lumber. This lumber is treated with a chemical to prevent termite infestations.

Termite Inspections

Termite inspections can be obtained through a variety of circumstances. Regular termite inspections can spot termite activity early and prevent a full termite infestation.

Real Estate Termite Inspections (WDI’s)

Wood Destroying Insect Report (WDI)
Wood Destroying Insect Report (WDI)

Often during a home transaction a termite inspection or wood destroying insect inspection will be required. This inspection can uncover hidden termite activity that had gone unnoticed for years.

We have an article on Real Estate Termite Inspections if you would like to learn more about them.

Regular Termite Inspections

Regular Termite inspections happen as a preventative measure. These inspections happen typically annually and are part of a general pest control service plan.

The winter is great time for your exterminator to inspect your home for termites during their winter pest service.

You can learn about about our pest control service plans here.

Do I have termites now?

Since subteranean termites live in the soil and inside of the wood, how do you know if you have termites? Most homeowners find out they have termites from one of these 3 scenarios:

  • They bought or sold a house an exterminator found evidence of termites.
  • A contractor finds termite damage during a home renovation
  • Every spring the homeowner reports seeing “fly ants” for a few weeks

These are the 3 most common scenarios where homeowners discover they have termites.

What does termite activity look like?

Termite activity for subterranean termites can take a few forms but most commonly it appears as mud shelter tubes. These shelter tubes protect the termite as they go from the soil to the wood.

Termite Shelter Tubes
Termite Mud Shelter Tubes
Termite Mud Shelter Tubes
Termite Shelter Tubes

Termite Damage found during renovations

When a contractor opens a wall during a renovation, termite damage can be seen. This damage has been going on for years and when it is uncovered, it can be quite extensive.

Termite Damage
Termite Damage

Termite Monitors

Termite monitors are a method of monitoring for termite activity BEFORE it reaches the house. Termite monitors are placed around the exterior perimeter of the home and allow the termite technician to inspect for termite activity year round.

Affordable Termite Treatments
Affordable Termite Treatments

If termite activity is found in the monitors, a termiticide cartridge can be placed into the monitor and the termite colony can be destroyed before it ever reaches the house.

You can learn more about termite monitors and other termite treatment options here.

Termite Treatments

Termidor Certified Applicator
termidor certified applicator

If termites are found at the property, there a few termite treatment options available.

Termite Liquid and Termidor Treatments

Termidor HE Certified Professional
termidor he certified professional

Termite Liquid Treatments involve the application of liquid termiticide into the soil around the exterior foundation of the home.

A very common and effective liquid termite treatment involves the application of a product such as Termidor. Termidor works by allowing the termites to come in contact with the chemical and then having the termite transfer the chemical to other termites. This process of transference eventually annihilates the entire termite colony.

You can learn about our termite liquid and Termidor treatments here.

Termidor Termite Treatments
Termidor Termite Treatments

Direct Wood Treatments

Direct wood treatments are a ECO Friendly termite treatment process. This treatment is the same as the direct wood treatment listed above in the PreTreatment Section.

With the direct wood treatment, a borate based solution is applied to the wood. This solution permeates into the wood and creates a treated area. When the termites chew into this treated wood, they are killed and the home is protected.

How is direct wood treatments ECO Friendly?

Since the primary active ingredient in the solution is a borate. It poses no hazard to mammals, including humans and most pets.

Since mammals have livers, they are able to process the borates and the borates have no ill effects. Insects and termites however, are devastated by borates and cannot survive.

You can learn more about our ECO Friendly termite treatments here.

Termite Protection
Termite Protection and Warranties

Termite Warranties

Even if termite activity was found, it does not mean the property is not viable. When the termites are treated professionally, a warranty is almost always attached to the treatment.

A termite warranty protects the homeowner against new termite activity.

Termite Exterminators

We service Chester County, Delaware County, Montgomery County and all of South Eastern and South Central Pennsylvania.

Some of the other areas we treat include:

Trusted Termite Exterminators

Chester County Exterminators
Prudential Pest Solutions is a family and veteran owned pest control and exterminator company

As a Marine Corps Veteran with a degree in Biology from Penn State, I promise you haven’t met a termite exterminator like me before.

Our termite treatments are affordable and effective. Our termite warranty will protect your home for years and years.

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Veteran Owned Business

How can you get in touch with us?

Give us a call or text us at (484) 401-4361

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how do hornets make their nest

How do hornets and wasps make their nests?

I’m often asked “how do hornets and wasps make their nests”? Not too long ago a client of ours asked me to treat her fence for hornets. I thought that was an odd request until I looked at her fence. Her fence had about 20 or so bald face hornets that were chewing vertical channels in the wooden fence.

Hornets and Wasps make their nests from wood

As you can see from the video above, the hornets were chewing at the wood from the fence. The hornet then brings the wood mixed with their saliva back to the nest. This wood and saliva mix is the main process material that the hornets use to build their nests.

how do hornets make their nest
how do hornets make their nests?

How can you get a hornets nest?

In the late fall, the nests are abandoned as the hornets die off. This is a great time to hunt for your own hornets nest. Since the leaves will be off of the trees, you may be surprised to find a hornets nest in your neighborhood that you had no idea was there!

Are there still hornets in the nest?

To be cautious whenever you are bringing home your hornets nest, you should keep it isolated in a garage, shed, or other protected area outside of the home. This will ensure that your hornet nest is vacant before you bring it inside.

hornet nest removal
hornet nest removal

How can you preserve your hornet nest?

Hornet nests are built to survive the elements when the hornets are living in them. Oftentimes the nest is in a tree where it is protected by leaves and branches.

When you remove the nest, you should store and keep it away from the elements. These nests can last a very long time without doing anything to them if they are handled infrequently and gently.

For the large nest pictured above, I applied a spray on wood lacquer to the nest. This lacquer firmed up the nest a bit and made the nest a bit more durable. I intend to bring this nest to events where we provide education and tips to clients so I will be handling and transporting the nest frequently.

Hornet and Yellow Jacket Removal Experts

We are hornet and yellow jacket removal experts. From nests located high in the tree, to nests located in the walls or ceilings, we can treat and remove them all.

hornet and wasp removal experts
hornet and wasp removal experts

Chester County Pest Exterminators

We are Chester County‘s Pest Exterminators. From Elverson and West Chester, to Malvern and the Main Line, we can handle any pest you have.

We offer many affordable and effective pest services including:

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Prudential Pest Solutions is owned and operated by the Ellenberger Family

About Prudential Pest Solutions

Prudential Pest Solutions is a family and veteran owned, pest control and exterminating company. We are fully licensed and insured to treat and prevent any pest issue you have.

We pride ourselves on educating our clients on the pests in and around their home.

Give us a call or text us at (484) 401-4361 to speak with one of our pest experts.

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Affordable Flea Treatments for the Home

Our affordable flea treatments can get your home back to normal quickly and safely.

affordable flea treatments
affordable flea treatments

Our flea treatments are pet friendly

Your family and pets’ safety is our top priority when we are performing a flea treatment. Once our treatment dries, it is fine for your family and pets to re-enter the home.

How do we treat for fleas?

Flea treatments involve the use of vacuuming and the application of 2 insecticides. Once the treatment dries, it is safe for pets and occupants to return to the home.

Our Flea Treatment Process

  • Pets should be removed from the home and ideally treated for fleas on the same day as our treatment
  • Occupants of the home should plan on being out of the home for approximately 3 hours.
    • Once the treated area is dry, it is safe to return to the home
  • Using a special bug vacuum, we vacuum the area to remove as many live and dead fleas and eggs as possible
  • Using a combination of 2 insecticides, we treat the interior of the home.
    • One insecticide kills the adult fleas
    • The other insecticide does not kill adult fleas but renders them sterile.
  • We then vacuum the area again after the treatment
  • A follow-up service is performed 2-4 weeks later to treat any remaining adults that have hatched since the initial service.
affordable flea treatments for your home.
affordable flea treatments

I used a “bug bomb” and still have fleas, how do I know your treatment will work?

Using a “bug bomb” or fumigant to treat for fleas is often not effective. This is due to 2 main reasons:

  • The fumigant did not kill the flea eggs
  • The fumigant did not leave a residual to continue killing the adult fleas.

Our flea treatments work

We use professional grade chemicals and processes to effectively resolve flea infestations.

The combination of insecticides to attack different life cycles of the flea combined with our vacuuming procedure can resolve even the worst flea infestations

By scheduling a follow-up service 2-4 weeks after the initial service, we are attacking any and all surviving fleas that have hatched since the initial service.

Effective Flea Treatments

Our flea treatments are affordable, professional, and effective. Don’t continue to suffer the bites of these tiny insects. Let Prudential Pest Solutions resolve your flea infestation!

Where do we service?

We provide affordable flea control and treatments to Chester County and South Eastern Pennsylvania. From Elverson and Downingtown to West Chester, Malvern , and the Main Line, we have a pest solution for you!

About Prudential Pest Solutions

Prudential Pest Solutions is a family and veteran owned exterminating company that services South Eastern Pennsylvania. Our owner, Ryan, is a Marine Corps Veteran with a degree in Biology.

We are licensed by the State of Pennsylvania and the Pennsylvania Game Commission. Prudential Pest Solutions is fully insured.

You don’t have to suffer from a flea infestation

We are committed to safely and effectively resolving your flea infestation. Trust our expert technicians to return your home to a pest-free state!

How can I schedule an appointment?

Give us a call or text at (484) 401-4361

Send us a contact form here

affordable flea control
affordable flea treatments

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