Can I spray a wasp nest myself in Irving TX?

We strongly advise against it. Disturbing a wasp nest can provoke hundreds of stings. Yellow jacket ground nests can contain 10,000+ workers. Professional removal costs $149-$199 and is done safely in 30 minutes.

Do you remove honey bee colonies?

Yes. We offer live honey bee relocation to local beekeepers whenever the colony size and location allow. We work with Irving TX beekeepers who maintain hives in DFW.

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Wasp Removal Irving TX | Bee Removal Irving TX

Safe, professional wasp nest removal and bee removal in Irving TX. We treat paper wasp nests, yellow jacket ground nests, hornet nests, and provide live honey bee relocation with a local beekeeper partner. Full protective gear. Same-day service. Do not approach a wasp nest — call us. (945) 325-2686.

⚠️ Do NOT Spray or Disturb a Wasp Nest Yourself

Disturbing an established wasp colony — even with a garden hose or consumer aerosol — can trigger a mass defensive response. Paper wasp nests contain 100 to 400 workers; yellow jacket ground nests can contain 3,000 to 10,000 workers. A mass sting attack can deliver venom equivalent to multiple bee stings per second. Professional removal costs $149 to $199 and is completed safely in 30 minutes. Call Smart Pest Irving at (945) 325-2686 — same-day service available.

Stinging Insects in Irving TX — Know the Difference

Different stinging insects require completely different treatment approaches. Identifying the species correctly before treatment prevents dangerous surprises and ensures effective elimination.

Paper Wasps (Polistes species)

Most common wasp in Irving TX. Small umbrella-shaped paper nests under eaves, behind shutters, under deck railings, inside grills, and in garage door tracks. 20 to 400 workers. Moderately aggressive when nest is disturbed. Identification: long, slender body (25mm) with narrow waist; nest hangs from single paper stem with open cells visible. Treatment: direct contact pyrethrin aerosol at dusk when workers cluster on nest, then physical nest removal. Most jobs completed in 30 minutes.

Yellow Jackets (Vespula and Dolichovespula species)

The most dangerous stinging insect in Irving TX. Nest underground (in abandoned rodent burrows, beneath landscaping timbers, under concrete) or inside wall voids. Colonies can contain 3,000 to 10,000 workers in peak summer. Extremely aggressive when nest is disturbed — especially late summer. NEVER treat ground nests yourself. Identification: stocky, yellow-and-black, 12-15mm; no visible nest (underground). Treatment: insecticidal dust (Drione or Delta Dust) injected into nest opening at night, sealed with expandable foam. Return visit in 48 hours to confirm elimination.

Bald-Faced Hornets (Dolichovespula maculata)

Large (19mm) black-and-white hornet. Build large gray paper football-shaped nests in trees, shrubs, and under eaves — often reaching basketball size by late summer. 300 to 700 workers. Highly aggressive when nest is approached within 3 feet. Treatment: full protective suits, directed pyrethrin aerosol at dusk into nest entrance opening, followed by physical nest removal the following day after all movement stops.

European Hornets (Vespa crabro)

Large (25-35mm), brown-and-yellow hornet. The only true hornet in North America. Nest in wall voids, hollow trees, and inside old buildings in Irving TX older neighborhoods. Active at night (attracted to light). Treatment: dust injection into wall void entrance at night. Multiple visits may be required for wall void nests due to the difficulty of full colony contact.

Honey Bees (Apis mellifera) — Live Relocation

Honey bees are protected beneficial pollinators essential to food production. Smart Pest Irving does NOT exterminate honey bee swarms or established colonies when live relocation is feasible. We coordinate with a licensed local Irving TX beekeeper who relocates swarms (free to low cost in most cases) and performs wall-cutout removal of established colonies. Cutout removal requires opening the wall, removing the comb and bees, repairing the opening, and applying enzyme treatment to prevent secondary pests from the residual wax.

Africanized Honey Bees

Africanized "killer" bees have been documented in Dallas and Tarrant counties. Visually identical to European honey bees but far more defensive — can pursue perceived threats for distances up to a quarter mile. Any bee colony showing extreme defensive behavior (following you far from the hive, stinging without approaching the nest) should be considered potentially Africanized and treated only by professionals in full suits.

Mud Daubers (Sceliphron caementarium)

Solitary wasps that build clay mud tubes on walls, under eaves, and in garages. Non-aggressive — they rarely sting even when handled. Mud daubers are actually beneficial because they provision their nests with paralyzed spiders, reducing spider populations. Removal is optional; treatment is rarely necessary unless nests are in high-traffic areas.

Cicada Killers (Sphecius speciosus)

Large (40mm), solitary burrowing wasps that dig burrows in lawns and landscape beds. Intimidating appearance but nearly incapable of stinging humans. Males aggressively patrol territory but have no stinger. Females rarely sting. Often cause more anxiety than harm. Treatment recommended when burrow density is high enough to damage turf or when burrows are in walk areas and risk accidental contact.

Wasp & Bee Removal Pricing in Irving TX

Service

Price

Notes

Paper Wasp Nest Removal (accessible)

$149 – $199

Treatment + physical removal; same-day

Paper Wasp — Multiple Nests (same property)

$199 – $299

All nests on property; same visit

Yellow Jacket Ground Nest

$199 – $299

Dust injection; 48-hr follow-up included

Yellow Jacket Wall Void

$249 – $399

Wall void treatment; may require 2 visits

Bald-Faced Hornet Nest Removal

$249 – $399

Large nests or elevated locations higher

Honey Bee Swarm (beekeeper coordination)

$0 – $149

Most swarms free with beekeeper partner

Honey Bee Wall Cutout Removal

$449 – $899

Wall opening + comb removal + repair

Wasp & Bee Removal FAQ — Irving TX Homeowners

Can I spray a wasp nest myself with Raid Wasp & Hornet? +

Consumer wasp aerosols can work on very small, early-season paper wasp nests (fewer than 20 workers) sprayed from a distance at night. However: for any nest with more than 30 workers, for yellow jacket ground nests (which you cannot see the full extent of), for nests in wall voids or eaves, or for any nest of unknown species, we strongly advise calling a professional. The cost of professional treatment ($149 to $199) is far less than the medical cost of a mass sting attack.

What time of day should wasp nests be treated? +

Professional treatment is always done at dusk or after dark when all foraging workers have returned to the nest and wasps are in their least active state. Treating during daylight when workers are actively foraging significantly increases the risk of mass defensive stinging response. Consumer instructions to treat at night are correct — but proper protective gear is also required.

Will wasps rebuild in the same location after removal? +

After we physically remove the nest and treat the area with residual product, the same colony will not rebuild. However, new queens scouting for nest sites in spring may attempt to build in the same favorable location (roof eaves, protected gaps). We recommend applying a residual spray to former nest sites each spring as a deterrent.

How do I know if I have honey bees or yellow jackets? +

Honey bees: fuzzy (hairy) bodies, golden-brown color, 15-18mm, round body shape, usually docile, found near flowers collecting pollen. Yellow jackets: smooth, shiny, bright yellow-and-black pattern, 12-15mm, elongated body, very aggressive, found near food/garbage, do not collect pollen. If you see stinging insects entering a gap in your eaves, wall, or soffit, that is most likely yellow jackets or European hornets — honey bees prefer enclosed cavities inside wall voids with comb.

Is wasp control safe near children and pets? +

Professional treatment uses directed application directly into the nest — not broadcast spray. The risk to children and pets from professional wasp treatment is minimal when standard re-entry protocols are followed (30 minutes for exterior treatments). We communicate exactly when treated areas are safe for re-entry. The risk from leaving an active wasp nest untreated is far greater.

What Irving TX Homeowners Say About Our Wasp Service

★★★★★

“Yellow jacket ground nest in our Valley Ranch backyard. I tried to treat it myself and got stung 7 times in 10 seconds before I ran. Called Smart Pest Irving and they had it eliminated by that afternoon in full protective gear. Should have called first.”

— Brian K. · Valley Ranch Irving TX · Google Review

★★★★★

“Called about a very large gray paper nest hanging in our hackberry tree in Hackberry Creek. Smart Pest Irving identified it as a bald-faced hornet nest with maybe 400 workers. Treated professionally at dusk — nest removed next morning. Fast, safe, and reasonably priced.”

— Katherine T. · Hackberry Creek Irving TX · Google Review

★★★★★

“Honey bee swarm landed on our back fence in Irving TX 75063. Smart Pest Irving coordinated with a local beekeeper who came and removed the whole swarm alive in an hour. No charge. I was impressed they protected the bees rather than just killing them.”

— Steven M. · Irving TX 75063 · Google Review

Wasp & Bee Removal Irving TX — Do Not Wait

Wasp colonies grow larger and more aggressive through summer. Same-day service. (945) 325-2686.