Bees, Wasps & Hornets Control Services in Virginia, Maryland and Washington D.C.
Bees, wasps, and hornets are some of the most feared pests in Northern Virginia, Washington D.C., and Maryland areas. Their tendency to sting and their inclination to build large nests can make your home feel unsafe. When bees or wasps become a hazard to you and your family, My Pest Pros will safely remove the dangerous stinging insects from your property.
How to Identify a Bee, Wasp, or Hornet Infestation
Several types of bees and wasps can build nests in or on your home. This includes bumble bees, carpenter bees, honey bees, wasps, hornets, and yellow jackets.
Identified by their fuzzy, black-and-yellow-striped bodies and thick, rounded abdomen, there are over 250 known species of bumble bees worldwide. They often fly with a loud buzzing sound and relentlessly defend their underground nests—which can contain over 50,000 bees! Though they are more peaceful than aggressive, they attack people when threatened.
Carpenter Bees
Carpenter bees resemble bumble bees— without the yellow stripes. These bees typically do not sting but are wood-destroying insects that can damage your decks, siding, and other areas of your home. Unlike bumble bees, carpenter bees do not live in a swarm but are also incredibly territorial.
Honey Bees
These small bees are characterized by their traditional yellow and black stripes. However, they are much smaller than bumble bees and only sting when threatened. Because they are social insects, their colonies can become quite large—and when one bee from the hive is threatened, you’ll be sure the rest of the hive will know about it within 15 minutes or less.
Wasps
A wide variety of wasps can call your sacred space their home. One of the most common intruders is the paper wasp. These pests are dusty yellow and brown with long legs that hang while flying. This species is docile unless threatened, defending their small umbrella-shaped, comb-style hives living in tight spaces—such as attics, under awnings, umbrellas, near doors, and tree branches.
Hornets
There are two common types of hornets in Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Maryland areas: Bald-Faced and European. Bald-Faced hornets are identified by their primarily black bodies and white face and become aggressive when their nest is disturbed. European hornets have dark bodies with yellow accents and are fierce and sometimes active at night.
Yellow Jackets
Yellow Jackets are identified by their yellow and black heads and thin abdomen. They are the most aggressive type of bees, building their nests in the ground or cavernous eaves and attics. Because of their aggression, they are the top perpetrator of bee stings in the U.S.
Our Bee & Wasp Removal Process
Inspect
We begin with a thorough inspection to identify the type of pest, locate entry points or nesting sites, and determine the extent of the infestation.
Eliminate
We apply targeted treatments inside and outside your property to efficiently eliminate pests at the source and prevent new ones from getting in.
Bees, wasps, and hornets are pests that can pose a severe health hazard to you and your family, especially if a family member is allergic to their painful stings. At My Pest Pros, we understand the significant danger you face—that’s why we are hyper-focused on bee and wasp nest removal for Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Virginia homeowners. With quick and effective treatment, you can be bee and wasp-free today!
If you’re looking for pest control for bees and wasps, My Pest Pros is here to help. We provide effective treatment options that suit your schedule and budget. We cleanse your home or business by exterminating all insects from the nest using proven techniques— then discard the nest from your property.
Spray a homemade repellent (essential oils such as peppermint are a natural deterrent, as well as a dish soap and water mixture).
Frequently Asked Questions About Stinging Pests
Stinging pests like bees, wasps, and hornets are most active during the warmer months, typically from spring through early fall.
Working with a professional exterminator is advised when dealing with stinging pests. Some species are more aggressive than others and removing them on your own may agitate them and result in someone getting stung. Additionally, some colonies may re-infest an area if not treated properly. A professional exterminator can safely remove them from your property and even relocate them to an area where they can help local wildlife.
Yellow jackets can be highly dangerous, making it essential to call a professional wasp exterminator to remove their hive from your property. Yellow jackets are highly aggressive and prone to stinging. They can quickly kill someone who is allergic to them, while a large swarm can even kill a nonallergic adult. Their stingers may also carry germs from garbage, causing infection.
Yes, some stinging pests can cause damage to your home if left untreated.
Wasps and hornets can scrape wood from siding, decks, and fences to build their nests, leading to surface damage. More concerning, species like yellowjackets may build nests inside walls, attics, or soffits, which can grow over time and impact insulation or drywall.
Honeybees are less destructive structurally, but if they nest inside walls, their hives can produce honey that leaks, causing staining, odors, and attracting other pests.
In Northern Virginia, these issues tend to worsen in late summer as colonies reach peak size, making early removal important.
An exterminator will typically remove a carpenter bee infestation in several ways. They may use dust or foam insecticides to poison bees in their tunnels. They may seal tunnel openings with caulk or wood putty if the borehole is on a structure. Pest removers can also use passive traps to reduce the number of bees.
I booked them for bed bug treatment after weeks of disturbed sleep and itchy bites. The technician checked mattress seams, bed frame joints, and even curtains. They used both steam and chemical spray and asked us to leave for a few hours. The first night still felt slightly uncomfortable, which worried me, but they returned for a follow-up treatment. After that, the issue finally disappeared. It took effort, but the result was worth it.
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Ralph Culver
Antoyne and Kay were great. Knocked down dozens of nests several of which were active. They were knowledgeable and worked very fast.
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Gregory Lambrinides
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Michael Duffy
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James T
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Beth Ross
I had previously paid for another company from October 2022 to August 2025 to eradicate my mouse population in my attic, garage and crawl space. After almost 3 years, the problem persisted. John solved the problem in less than 3 months and have been mouse free since! My only regret is that I did not find John earlier! Thank you John for the great work!
If you have a pest-control question, we respond around the clock. We don’t rush treatments; we get them right! We treat our customers like family; because, to us, you are. So whenever you have a pest problem, you can rely on the team at My Pest Pros to take care of it.
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