Paper wasps
Reddish-brown or yellow-and-brown wasps that hang open, umbrella-shaped combs under eaves and railings. They sting to defend the nest, especially when someone brushes against it.
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Wasp, Hornet & Bee Removal in Magnolia
Safe removal of paper wasp, yellowjacket and hornet nests, with honey bee colonies referred to local beekeepers when possible.
- Phones answered 24/7
- Price approved before treatment
- Written report every visit
- Pet & family precautions explained
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Wasps & Bees
Wasp, Hornet & Bee Removal: what it covers
Quick answer
Wasp nest removal is the safe treatment and removal of paper wasp, yellowjacket and hornet nests from eaves, play sets, walls and the ground. Honey bee colonies are referred to local beekeepers for live removal whenever possible. Magnolia Pest Control answers calls 24/7 across Montgomery County, and the price is approved before any treatment.
Most stinging insect calls in Magnolia involve one of four groups: paper wasps under eaves, yellowjackets in the ground or inside walls, mud daubers on brick and in garages, and honey bees that have moved into a wall, soffit or tree cavity. Each nests and defends differently, so each needs its own approach.
The goal is to remove the threat without anyone getting stung, and without killing beneficial insects when a better option exists. Wasp and yellowjacket nests are treated and taken down where reachable, while honey bee colonies that can be moved alive go to a local beekeeper first.
- Service area
- Magnolia & Montgomery County
- Availability
- Phones answered 24/7, emergencies first
- Typical cost
- $125–$350 (estimate)
- Phone
- (281) 326-6212
Should I call a beekeeper or an exterminator for bees?
If they are honey bees, call a beekeeper first. Many Texas beekeepers remove swarms and established colonies alive, which protects a valuable pollinator. Wasps, yellowjackets and hornets are not candidates for relocation and should be treated by a pest professional. If you are unsure which you have, a photo taken from a safe distance helps.
Honey bees are fuzzy and golden brown; wasps are smooth, shiny and thin-waisted. A cluster of bees hanging from a branch is usually a swarm resting for a few hours to a few days while scouts look for a new home. Keep people away and leave it alone.
Are Africanized honey bees found around Magnolia?
Africanized honey bees have spread across much of Texas since they were first detected near Hidalgo in 1990, so any wild colony here could carry their traits. They look identical to other honey bees and can only be confirmed by testing. The difference is behavior: they defend the nest faster, farther and in larger numbers.
Treat any colony that chases people or animals well away from the nest as potentially Africanized. If you are chased, cover your face, run in a straight line to a building or car, and do not stop to swat.
Why should you never seal a wasp or bee nest?
Sealing the entrance traps the colony, and the insects search for another way out, often chewing through drywall or following gaps into the living space. A trapped honey bee colony can also die in the wall, leaving honey and wax that melt, stain and attract other pests. Treat or remove the colony first, then seal.
What should I do if someone has an allergic reaction to a sting?
Call 911 right away if someone who was stung has trouble breathing, swelling of the face, lips or throat, hives spreading across the body, dizziness or confusion. Use a prescribed epinephrine auto-injector if one is available. For many stings at once or a sting inside the mouth, seek medical care even without allergy symptoms.
Move away from the nest first, since alarm scents can draw more insects. Scrape out a honey bee stinger quickly with a fingernail or card.
Warning signs
Signs you need wasp, hornet & bee removal
Do not seal, hose down, burn or knock down a nest yourself, especially a ground or wall nest, which can release hundreds of defending insects at once. Anyone with a known sting allergy should stay indoors until the nest has been treated.
- Wasps flying in and out of one spot on a soffit, eave or siding
- Gray, umbrella-shaped paper combs under eaves, railings or play sets
- Yellowjackets entering a hole in the lawn, a stump or a landscape bed
- Mud tubes or lumpy mud nests on brick or garage walls
- A loud humming or buzzing inside a wall, ceiling or chimney
- A ball of bees clustered on a branch, fence or eave
- Wasps or bees appearing indoors near light fixtures or windows
Our process
How our wasp, hornet & bee removal visit works
Identify from a distance
We identify the insect and locate the nest without disturbing it, because honey bees, yellowjackets and paper wasps each call for a different plan.
Protect people and pets
Children, pets and neighbors are kept clear of the flight path, and the technician wears protective gear suited to the species and nest size.
Treat and remove
Wasp and yellowjacket nests are treated with labeled products, often late in the day when foragers have returned, then taken down and bagged where reachable.
Honey bee referral
If the colony is honey bees and live removal is practical, we refer you to a local beekeeper; if not, we explain the options before anything is done.
Report and prevention
Your service report notes the species, location and products used, plus advice such as sealing the old entry only after the colony is confirmed dead.
Options
Types and options for wasp, hornet & bee removal
Yellowjackets and hornets
Yellowjackets such as the southern yellowjacket often nest in old rodent burrows or wall voids, and colonies grow large by late summer. They defend aggressively and sting repeatedly.
Mud daubers
Solitary wasps that build mud tubes and stock them with paralyzed spiders. They rarely sting people, so removal is mostly about scraping off old nests.
Honey bees
A swarm or colony in a wall, soffit or tree. Live removal by a beekeeper comes first when practical, and established colonies leave comb and honey that must come out of the wall.
Cost
How much does wasp, hornet & bee removal cost in Magnolia?
Wasp nest removal is priced by species, nest size and access. A paper wasp nest on a porch is quick, while a yellowjacket nest inside a wall takes more time and care.
| Job | Typical range | What it includes |
|---|---|---|
| Wasp, hornet or yellowjacket nest removal | $125–$350 | species, size, height and wall or ground location |
| After-hours / emergency fee | $50–$150 | added only when you request an urgent visit outside normal hours |
| One-time general pest treatment (inside + outside) | $175–$300 | when wasps are one of several pest problems around the home |
| Quarterly general pest plan (per visit) | $95–$150 | regular visits help spot new nests while small |
Estimates for 2026 in Montgomery County, set once the nest is identified and approved before treatment begins. Live honey bee removals are priced by the beekeeper doing the work.
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Montgomery County
Why wasp, hornet & bee removal is different in Southeast Texas
Paper wasp season in Magnolia starts early. Mild winters and warm springs mean queens often begin building on eaves and play sets by March or April, and nests keep growing through a summer that lasts well into fall. The Magnolia pest calendar shows when to start checking.
Yellowjacket colonies peak in late summer and fall, overlapping with mowing season. On wooded acreage, old stumps, rodent burrows and railroad-tie borders are common nest sites, and a mower usually finds them first. Those same lawns often need fire ant control after rain.
Two-story homes in the newer master-planned communities have tall eaves that put many nests out of safe ladder reach. Storm damage from systems like Beryl in 2024 can also open soffit gaps that honey bee swarms later move into.
Related
Related services
Pest Control
Quarterly and one-time home pest control for roaches, ants, spiders, silverfish, earwigs, crickets and other everyday invaders.
Fire Ant Control
Whole-yard bait programs and targeted mound treatments for red imported fire ants in lawns, beds and play areas.
Spider Control
Identification-first spider control for garages, attics, eaves and living areas, with web removal and fewer insects for spiders to eat.
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FAQ
Wasp, Hornet & Bee Removal FAQs
How fast can you remove a wasp nest?
Phones are answered 24/7, and most calls are scheduled the same day when a technician is available, though same-day service is not guaranteed. Tell us if the nest is near a door, pool or play area, or if anyone in the home has a sting allergy.
Are mud daubers dangerous?
Mud daubers are solitary and rarely sting unless handled. Their mud nests can be scraped off once empty, and they are mostly a cosmetic nuisance on brick and in garages.
Will wasps come back to the same spot?
Paper wasps often return to sheltered spots that worked before, and new queens may start nests near old ones the next spring. Ground-nesting yellowjackets usually pick a new site each year.
Do you remove hornet nests?
Yes. Many large wasps people call hornets are actually yellowjackets or paper wasps, but enclosed paper nests in trees and eaves are handled the same way: identify, treat, then remove.
Can I keep using my yard with a yellowjacket nest in it?
Keep people and pets away, and do not mow or run equipment near the entrance hole, because vibration draws defenders out. Mark the spot from a distance with a flag or lawn chair.