Stinging pest
Stinging Insects Control in Elgin, Illinois
Wasps, hornets and yellowjackets together.
What they look like
Includes paper wasps, bald-faced hornets, yellowjackets and other social stinging insects common in northern Illinois.
Signs of an infestation
- Repeated insect traffic to a single structural point
- Visible aerial or ground nests
- Aggressive activity around outdoor food and trash in late summer
Where they're found
Eaves, soffits, sheds, wall voids, shrubs and ground burrows.
Why they show up
Protected voids and structural overhangs make ideal nest sites, and late-season colonies aggressively forage for sugars.
Seasonality in Illinois
Nest activity climbs through summer and peaks in August and September.
Prevention tips
- Inspect for small nests in late spring
- Seal soffit, siding and utility gaps
- Keep trash and recycling covered
When to call a professional
Nests near entryways, in wall voids or in the ground should be handled professionally, especially if anyone in the household has a sting allergy.
How ProGuard treats stinging insects
ProGuard locates and treats nests where it can be done safely, then addresses the openings that made the site attractive.