Wasp Control in Albany, NY
Wasps are one of the most dangerous stinging insects in the Albany, NY area. Paper wasps build open, umbrella-shaped nests under eaves and decks, while yellow jackets often nest underground or inside wall voids — making them difficult to spot until you accidentally disturb the colony. In late summer and fall, wasp populations peak and aggressive behavior increases dramatically.
Attempting to remove a wasp nest on your own is genuinely dangerous. A single disturbed colony can mobilize hundreds of wasps in seconds, and unlike bees, they don’t lose their stinger — each wasp can sting repeatedly. For people with allergies, a mass sting event can be life-threatening. Professional pest control technicians have the protective equipment, targeted treatments, and experience to eliminate nests completely and safely — often in a single visit.
Mike & Son’s Pest Control handles wasp problems throughout Albany, NY and the Capital Region. Call (518) 218-1080 for same-day service or a free estimate.
Areas We Serve
Albany, NY | Altamont | Averill Park | Ballston Lake | Bethlehem | Berne | Burnt Hills | Clifton Park | Cohoes | Colonie | Delmar | Duanesburg | East Greenbush | Glenmont | Glenville | Green Island | Guilderland | Halfmoon | Latham | Loudonville | Mechanicville | New Scotland | Ravena | Rensselaer | Rotterdam | Schenectady | Selkirk | Slingerlands | Troy | Voorheesville | Watervliet and surrounding Capital Region communities.
About Wasps
Common wasps in the Capital Region include paper wasps, yellow jackets, and bald-faced hornets. They build nests in eaves, soffits, attic voids, and underground burrows. Unlike bees, wasps can sting multiple times and become extremely aggressive when their nest is disturbed.