Yellowjacket Control in Albany, NY
Yellowjackets are one of the most hazardous stinging insects in the Albany, NY area. Unlike paper wasps that build visible nests, yellowjackets frequently nest underground — in abandoned rodent burrows, beneath patios, or in wall voids — making them nearly impossible to detect until you step on or near the nest. By late summer, a single colony may contain thousands of workers, all of which will respond to a perceived threat.
Ground nests are especially dangerous because the entrance is often discovered accidentally — while mowing, gardening, or walking near the nest. Wall void nests can result in yellowjackets chewing through interior drywall to enter living spaces. DIY sprays often fail to penetrate deep enough to kill the queen and reach the core of the nest, leaving a partially treated, newly agitated colony in place.
Mike & Son’s Pest Control locates and eliminates yellowjacket nests safely throughout Albany, NY and the Capital Region. Call (518) 218-1080 for fast, effective service.
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 Yellowjackets
Yellowjackets are aggressive social wasps that typically nest underground or inside wall voids. Their colonies can grow to 5,000 or more workers by late summer, and they become extremely defensive in late August through October. Yellowjackets are attracted to food and sweet beverages, making outdoor gatherings risky when nests are nearby.