Don't risk a swarm — get the nest removed safely. Licensed bilingual exterminators serving Montreal & the South Shore. Most wasp calls handled same day.
The species changes the removal approach. Knowing what you have helps us prepare the right equipment and treatment.
Small (10-15mm), black and yellow stripes. Often nest in walls, under decks, or underground. Most aggressive when defending the nest. Workers can sting repeatedly.
Long-legged, slimmer body. Build distinctive open umbrella-shaped nests under eaves, on fences, in shrubs. Less aggressive but will sting if the nest is disturbed.
Large (about 20mm), black with white face markings. Build large grey football-shaped paper nests in trees, on buildings. Very defensive of the nest perimeter.
Largest hornet in Quebec (25-35mm). Brown and yellow, active at night. Nest in hollow trees, attics, wall voids. Sting is more painful but less aggressive than yellow jackets.
Long thin body, often metallic blue or black. Solitary (not colonial). Build small mud tube nests. Generally non-aggressive — but we still remove the nest on request.
Very large (up to 40mm) but solitary. Dig burrows in sandy soil. Look intimidating but rarely sting humans. Identification helps avoid unnecessary treatment.
Identify, treat, remove. Professional protective gear and the right tools for each species.
Quick visual identification of species and nest location. We confirm what we can service safely before any treatment cost is quoted.
Targeted dust or aerosol applied directly into the nest entry. Wasps return to the nest and are eliminated. Most ground-level and accessible nests are treated in a single visit.
Once the colony is eliminated (typically 24-48 hours), we remove the nest material when accessible and seal cavity entry points to reduce re-establishment risk.
Wasps are seasonal, urgent, and dangerous. Quebec's short wasp season (May-October) means quick response matters.
Montreal, Laval, South Shore, and surrounding municipalities.
From our blog. Real biology, no scare tactics.
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Common questions before you book.
Yes, same-day wasp removal is available across Montreal and the South Shore when scheduled by mid-afternoon. Most wasp calls are urgent and handled same day.
Yellow jackets (small, yellow-black stripes, often nest underground or in walls), paper wasps (long-legged, build open umbrella-shaped nests), and bald-faced hornets (large, black with white face, build large grey football-shaped nests). Mention the species or general appearance on the form and we'll confirm on arrival.
Wasps can sting repeatedly and become aggressive when defending the nest. People with allergies face serious risk. Even non-allergic people can be overwhelmed by swarming if the nest is disturbed. Professional removal eliminates the risk.
We service ground-level, eaves, soffit, and accessible wall-cavity nests. For nests above 12 feet (roof peaks, high tree branches), we refer to specialists with proper lift equipment. Mentioning the nest location on the form lets us tell you upfront whether we can service it.
If you have a known wasp allergy, do not approach the nest. Call us from a safe distance. We'll arrive in protective gear and handle the removal so you can stay clear.
Removing the nest eliminates this year's colony. New queens overwinter elsewhere and may build new nests in spring — sometimes near old locations. Sealing the cavities and removing nest material reduces re-establishment risk.
For accessible nests treated in a single visit, we confirm activity is eliminated within 24-48 hours. If wasps are still active after that window, we return at no additional charge to re-treat.
Most wasp removals scheduled same day. Call now or send us the details and we'll call you back within the hour during business hours.
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