Same-day wasp and hornet nest removal — soffits, attics, outbuildings, ground nests.
CritterGetters provides professional wasp & hornet removal service across Raleigh and the Triangle. Marcus Webb founded CritterGetters in Raleigh in 2009 after 20+ years as an NCDA&CS-certified structural pest control inspector (NC License #NC-PCO-7712). The same certified technician handles your account on every visit, backed by our elimination guarantee.
Same-day wasp and hornet nest removal — soffits, attics, outbuildings, ground nests.
Why Wasp & Hornet Removal Matters in the Triangle
The Triangle sits in USDA Hardiness Zone 7a, with 46–48 inches of annual rainfall and just 35–42 freeze days per year depending on your city. That climate profile means pest pressure is not a seasonal problem — it’s a year-round one. The Triangle’s network of creek corridors, greenways, and wetlands provides continuous habitat for most pest species.
Why Choose CritterGetters
Same NCDA&CS-licensed technician on every visit — no rotation of strangers
EPA-registered treatments, family-safe and pet-safe once dry (typically 45 minutes)
Elimination guarantee — if it comes back, we re-treat at no charge
No annual contracts — cancel any time
Founded in Raleigh in 2009 — not a franchise
Licensed by the NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services #NC-PCO-7712
Frequently Asked Questions About Wasp & Hornet Removal
The most common stinging insects in the Triangle are yellow jackets (ground nests and voids), bald-faced hornets (large aerial paper nests, often in trees or under eaves), European hornets (large hornets, cavity nesters), and Eastern paper wasps (small open-comb nests under eaves and in soffits). Each requires a different treatment approach.
Most single-nest removals are completed in 30–60 minutes. Ground nest situations can take longer if the colony is large. We treat the nest, wait for residual kill, then physically remove it when safe. For nests inside wall voids or soffits, access may require opening a small area.
In most cases, yes. CritterGetters offers same-day wasp and hornet removal for active nests. We keep treatment materials stocked in our service vehicles. Call us at (919) 555-0183 in the morning and we’ll aim to be there the same day.
Removing active stinging insect nests without protective equipment and proper materials is dangerous, particularly for bald-faced hornets, which are aggressive and will sting multiple times. If someone in your household is allergic to stings, professional removal is essential. We carry EpiPens on service vehicles as a precaution.
If the nest is fully treated, remaining colony members will die within 24–48 hours. Scouts may return to the nest site for a few days looking for the colony. Physically removing the nest eliminates the pheromone scent that attracts return nesting in the same location. We recommend checking the removal site after 72 hours.
CritterGetters Wasp & Hornet Removal in Your City
We serve all 12 Triangle cities with the same certified technician on every visit.
