Stinging Insects · May–Sep peak
Paper Wasp & Wasp Control in Dayton, OH
Paper wasps build the open, umbrella-shaped comb you find under eaves, in grill covers, playsets, mailboxes and porch ceilings. They are the wasp most Dayton homeowners meet, and they sting when a door slams or a nest gets bumped.

Signs you have paper wasps
- Open honeycomb nest with visible cells, no paper envelope
- A few wasps resting on the comb through the day
- Nests in door frames, shutters, grills and patio furniture
How we treat it
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Treatment of active nests
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Eave, soffit and porch-ceiling perimeter application
Real jobs from around Dayton
Field photos taken on actual service calls in the Miami Valley.

A paper wasp photographed on a job in the Dayton area — reddish-brown body, long trailing legs in flight, and the umbrella-shaped nest they build under eaves and railings.
Photo: our licensed technician.

Two paper wasps collected off a job for identification. Size and coloring vary between individuals, which is why we identify the species before treating.
Photo: our licensed technician.
Vespid paper wasps on their nest. They're black-and-yellow striped rather than brown like a common paper wasp, and less aggressive — though they'll still sting if provoked.
Video: our licensed technician.
Paper Wasps questions Dayton homeowners ask
- How fast can you get out for paper wasps?
- 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 paper wasps 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
