Stinging Insects · Jul–Oct peak
Bald-Faced Hornet Nest Treatment in Dayton, OH
The gray, top-shaped paper nest in a tree, gutter line or porch corner belongs to bald-faced hornets. They defend the nest aggressively for several feet in every direction and will sting repeatedly — this is not a ladder-and-can-of-spray job.
Signs you have bald-faced hornets
- Gray paper nest, basketball-sized by late summer
- Hornets patrolling a fixed area of the yard or porch
- Aggressive response to mowing, trimming or door traffic nearby
How we treat it
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Direct full-suit treatment, any time of day — we do not have to wait for evening
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The nest is treated and left in place; hornets that are away from the nest will perish when they return
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Physical removal of the treated nest is available afterward for an additional fee if you want it gone
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Real jobs from around Dayton
Field photos taken on actual service calls in the Miami Valley.
A bald-faced hornet up close — the black body with white face and banding is what separates them from yellow jackets. Not a true hornet, but far more aggressive around the nest.
Photo: our licensed technician.
A bald-faced hornet nest in a roof peak, caught relatively early by the homeowner — early detection like this keeps the job small.
Photo: our licensed technician.
A bald-faced hornet nest about 2 feet tall in a tree — the biggest we have seen in 32 years in the business.
Photo: our licensed technician.
This nest shows different colors where different hornets nibbled wood from different source locations to build it. We only treat nests that pose a danger — nests above 20 feet are often just left alone. When we do treat one, a portion of the nest is left behind; we don't remove it unless the customer asks, which is a small additional fee.
Photo: our licensed technician.
A bald-faced hornet nest caught very early in the season — this is what to look for before it grows to the basketball-sized nests we usually see by late summer.
Video: our licensed technician.
Bald-Faced Hornets questions Dayton homeowners ask
- How fast can you get out for bald-faced hornets?
- Most Miami Valley calls are scheduled within the same week, and stinging-insect emergencies are often handled same or next day. Call the office to schedule — a licensed technician performs the treatment.
- Is the treatment safe around children and pets?
- Yes. We use EPA-registered products applied by a licensed applicator under ODA Company License #12706, placed where pests travel rather than where your family does. We will tell you exactly how long to stay off treated surfaces.
- Do I have to sign a contract?
- No. One-time service, quarterly and monthly programs are all available, and nothing auto-locks you in. Quarterly and monthly plans are warranted between services for all general pests and mice, all year — bee and wasp treatments are scheduled services and are not included in that between-service warranty.
Talk to the owner
Need bald-faced hornets handled this week?
Call Bugs Or Us directly. Free quote, honest answer, and a licensed technician on your schedule — including Saturdays.
bugsoruspestcontrol@yahoo.com · ODA Company License #12706