Hornet Control
Hornet Exterminator in Colorado Springs
Aerial nests, eave or tree activity, repeated flight paths, concealed openings, height, and property access help determine the appropriate service scope.
Stay at a safe distance. Do not strike, spray, burn, cut, or block an active nest or entrance.
Hornet and stinging-insect service depends on likely species, nest location, height, safe access, address, weather, and approved scope.
- Tree, shrub, eave, wall, attic, or structure location
- Visible nest versus concealed entrance
- Height, ladder, roof, and surrounding access
Nest and Flight Evidence
Define the Nest Location Without Entering the Flight Path
Show the full tree or structure, then the nest or entrance using zoom from a safe distance.
Trees, Shrubs, Eaves, and Structures
Report nest shape, approximate size, height, supporting branch or surface, and activity around the surrounding area.
- Where the nest is
- Approximate height
- Nearby people and pets
Wall, Attic, Soffit, and Other Openings
Identify the entrance insects repeatedly use and whether it leads into a concealed structural space.
- Entry surface
- Flight direction
- Interior activity if any
Species, Height, Weather, and Access
Service depends on identification, safe working access, property conditions, weather, and the work that can be provided.
- Keep distance
- Do not disturb the nest
- Confirm access limits
Details That Help
Information That Helps Define Hornet Service
Share the details that apply. Clear information helps determine the practical next step.
Identify the tree, shrub, eave, wall, attic, or other structure.
State whether the nest is visible or only an entrance is known.
Estimate the height and show surrounding ladder or roof conditions.
Note approach direction, concentration, and active times.
Report doorways, work areas, paths, tenants, children, or animals nearby.
Share sprays, sealing, cutting, or other recent disturbance.
Scope Review
Likely Species, Nest Visibility, Height, Weather, and Access
Hornet recommendations should reflect the nest or entrance, likely species, height, surrounding risk, weather, structural conditions, and safe service access.
- Use zoom rather than approaching
- Keep people and pets outside the activity zone
- Do not strike or seal an active nest
- Report immediate allergy or safety concerns
A Clear Service Process
From Reported Signs to the Next Step
The goal is to define the evidence, property, access, recommended scope, service limits, and price before scheduling.
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Collect the Property Facts
Share the signs, locations, timing, property type, access, prior work.
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Get a Free Quote by Phone or Text
Quotes are free by phone or text.
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Review the Approved Scope
Understand the recommended work, preparation, responsibilities, limits, follow-up, access, and any separately approved items.
Phone quotes are free.Quotes are free by phone or text.
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How to Tell What Kind of Nest You Have
Most large paper nests people call hornet nests in Colorado Springs belong to the bald faced hornet, which is actually an aerial yellow jacket. Knowing the nest type helps plan safe access.
Bald faced hornets are black with white markings on the face and abdomen, larger than common yellow jackets.
A gray, papery football shaped nest hung in trees, shrubs or under eaves, with a single opening near the bottom.
Nests start small in spring, grow through summer and are largest and most defensive in late summer and early fall.
Hornets defend the nest aggressively and can sting more than once, so nests near doors and walkways need attention.
What You Can Do Now
Steps That Help Before Service
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Keep people and pets away from the nest area.
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Do not spray, knock down or plug the nest yourself.
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Note nearby doors, walkways and play areas.
Where We Service
Hornet Control Service Areas
Colorado Springs is our home base. Hornet Control requests in these nearby areas are reviewed by address and route.
Hornets in Colorado Springs
What People Call Hornets Here
Most hornet calls in Colorado Springs are about bald-faced hornets, which are actually a black and white yellow jacket. They build gray, football shaped paper nests in trees, shrubs, under eaves and on the sides of sheds.
The nests grow all summer. By August and September a nest can hold hundreds of hornets that will defend it hard, often when someone mows, trims a hedge or bumps a branch near it.
European hornets, the large brown and yellow ones, are far less common in Colorado. Telling us the size and color helps us know what we are dealing with before we arrive.
Answers Before Service
Hornet Control Questions
Review the common questions below, then call if your property or activity requires a different scope.
How close should I get to the nest?
Do not approach the nest.
What if activity enters a wall or attic?
Do not seal the opening. Share the exterior entrance, interior signs if any, height, surface, and access conditions for scope review.
What if someone has a severe sting reaction?
Pest control is not medical care. Contact emergency medical services for a severe allergic reaction or other medical emergency.
Can the work be quoted by phone?
A phone quote may be possible when the nest location and access are clear. Quotes are free by phone or text.
Are hornets more dangerous than wasps?
Bald faced hornets are very defensive near the nest and can sting repeatedly, so large nests near activity areas are a higher risk.
Will the nest be reused next year?
No. Paper nests are abandoned in fall and new queens start new nests in spring.
Is that big gray nest in my tree a hornet nest?
Very likely. Football shaped gray paper nests in trees and shrubs are usually bald faced hornets.
When should I call?
As soon as a nest is near a door, walkway or play area. Smaller nests earlier in the season are easier to access safely.
How much does hornet nest removal cost?
Price depends on the size of the nest, how high it is, access and the work required. Many quotes can be given by phone for free. Quotes are free by phone or text.
Can you come out the same day for a hornet nest?
When the schedule allows, yes. Call early in the day, and keep people and pets away from the nest until we arrive.
Should I knock the nest down myself?
No. Knocking or spraying a large nest from a ladder or with a hose is how most serious stings happen. Leave it alone and call.
Are hornets still active in fall in Colorado Springs?
Yes. Nests stay active until hard freezes, and they are largest and most defensive late in the season.
Call or send us the details
Request a pest control quote
Share the pest or service need, city or ZIP, property type, and affected area. Government buyers may also include the solicitation number, facility type, and required service schedule.
- Free phone quotes when the work can be scoped remotely
- Residential, commercial, and public sector requests reviewed directly
- Bird control and Solar Critter Guard projects reviewed by property and access
- Pricing and preparation explained before scheduling
Show Us the Hornet Nest or Entrance Safely
Call or send the address, full location, visible nest or entrance, height, flight pattern, access, and prior attempts.