Late summer in Coeur d'Alene means yellowjackets at every barbecue, boat launch and beach. Wasps and hornets also build under docks, eaves and deck railings all over town.
Yellowjackets are the biggest problem in August and September, when nests are at their largest and workers start scavenging around patios, docks and trash cans. Lakefront homes see a lot of paper wasp nests under docks, boathouses and deck rails. Bald-faced hornets build football-sized paper nests in trees and shrubs, especially in wooded neighborhoods near Fernan and the hills.
We track flight paths to nests in eaves, wall voids, sheds and holes in the ground.
We treat nests directly with the right gear, including yellowjacket nests underground and inside walls.
Paper wasp and hornet nests on eaves and decks come down after treatment.
We treat the spots wasps like to build and seal old holes once nests are dead.
Wasp, hornet and yellowjacket treatment is included in our general pest control plans, which start at $41 a month. Without a plan, treatment runs $125 to $199, depending on the service you choose and how bad the problem is.
See Your PriceNests start small in spring and peak in August and September, which is when most stings and calls happen. The first hard freeze, usually in October or November, kills off the workers, and only new queens survive the winter.
Wasp and yellowjacket treatment is included in our general pest control plans, which start at $41 a month. Without a plan, it's $125 to $199, depending on the service and how bad the problem is.
No, not while the nest is active. If you plug a hole in a wall, the yellowjackets can chew through drywall and come out inside your home. Get the nest treated first, then seal the hole once it's quiet. If someone has trouble breathing or swelling in the face or throat after a sting, call 911.
Yes. We cover all of Coeur d'Alene, including Sanders Beach, the Fort Grounds, the Garden District, Fernan, Coeur d'Alene Place and Riverstone, plus nearby Dalton Gardens and Hayden. Our Coeur d'Alene office is downtown at 923 Sherman Ave, so we're close by for inspections and follow-up visits. Call or text 208-401-6122, Monday to Friday, 8 am to 6 pm.
