Stinging Insect Control in Nashville, TN

Late summer in Nashville means cookouts, ball games, and porch sitting. It is also when yellowjackets are at their worst. They show up at the trash can, the drink cooler, and the picnic table, and the nest is often closer than you think. Teddy’s Pest Solutions offers eco-friendly stinging insect pest control throughout Nashville, and same-day service is available when you need help fast.

We serve Nashville, TN and the surrounding Middle Tennessee area with stinging insect treatment plans built around your home’s porch, eaves, trees, and yard.

Which Stinging Insects We Treat in Nashville

These are the wasps and hornets we treat here. Click a name to see what it looks like.

• Paper wasps. Thin body, long legs that hang down when they fly. They build open, umbrella-shaped paper nests under eaves and porch roofs.
• Yellowjackets. Black and yellow, smaller and thicker than a paper wasp. They nest in the ground or in hollow spaces and guard the nest hard.
• Bald-faced hornets. Black and white. They build large, gray, football-shaped paper nests high in trees and on buildings.
• European hornets. The biggest hornet in the area, brown and yellow. They fly at night and come to porch lights. They nest in hollow trees and wall spaces.
• Mud daubers. Long and thin with a very narrow waist. They build mud tubes on walls and in garages. They rarely sting.

*Our stinging insect service is for wasps and hornets only. We do not treat bees of any kind.

Why Stinging Insects Are a Problem in Nashville

Middle Tennessee has cold winters, so most wasp nests start over each spring. That means they are small early in the year and very large by August and September, when yellowjackets get pushy around food.

Wooded lots and older trees give hornets room to build. Bald-faced hornets hang gray paper nests in trees, and European hornets nest in hollow trunks and come to porch lights after dark.

Stinging Insect Facts Every Nashville Homeowner Should Know

• Nests in Nashville start over each spring. Cold winters kill most of the nest, and a new queen begins again.
• Late summer is peak yellowjacket season. Nests are biggest and the wasps go after sweets.
• Wasps can sting more than once. A honey bee stings one time. A wasp or hornet can sting again and again.
• Nests grow all summer. A nest that starts with one queen in spring can hold hundreds of wasps by late summer.
• Yellowjackets love sweet food and drinks. Soda cans, fruit, and trash cans pull them in at cookouts.
• Not every wasp is quick to sting. Mud daubers rarely sting. Yellowjackets and hornets guard their nests hard.

Why Getting Rid of Stinging Insects Matters

Spring is the easy time to act. Small nests are much simpler to treat than large ones in fall.

Stings can be serious. Wasp stings hurt, and for some people they can cause an allergic reaction that needs a doctor right away.

Nests near doors and play areas put people at risk. The closer the nest is to where people walk, the more likely someone gets stung.

Knocking down a nest yourself is risky. Wasps come out fast when a nest is hit, and many stings happen this way.

Other pests sting too. Fire ants and scorpions are also common in many of our areas. See our scorpion control and residential pest control pages.

Signs You Have a Stinging Insect Problem

• Several wasps flying near windows, doors, or the patio
• Paper-like nests under roof eaves, in trees, or in the garage
• Buzzing sounds coming from inside a wall
• Yellowjackets around trash cans and drinks in late summer
• Large hornets at the porch light after dark

If you notice any of these signs around your Nashville home, stay back from the nest and let our team take a look during a stinging insect inspection and treatment visit.

Our Eco-Friendly Stinging Insect Control Process

Step 1: Full Inspection. We check your Nashville property for nests and wasp activity, including porches, roof eaves, trees, sheds, the garage, and the lawn.

Step 2: Eco-Friendly Treatment and Nest Removal. We use special tools and products to treat the insects and remove the nests we can reach. We ask that everyone, pets included, stay clear of the area for about an hour after we treat, or until the product is dry.

Step 3: Simple Tips for Your Home. We point out the things that draw wasps in, like open trash, sweet drinks left out, and standing water, and give you easy tips to cut down on them.

Step 4: Ongoing Monthly or Bi-Monthly Service. Because nests in Nashville start small in spring and grow fast through fall, most clients stay on a monthly or bi-monthly plan. This lets our team come back often and catch new nests while they are small.

To learn more, visit our wasp and stinging insect control page.

Why Nashville Homeowners Choose Teddy’s Pest Solutions

We Know Middle Tennessee Seasons. We time service to catch nests while they are small.

Same-Day Service Is Available. A nest by the door should not have to wait.

Eco-Friendly and Pet-Friendly. Our treatments are chosen with your family and pets in mind.

We Tell You What You Have. We help you know which stinging insect is on your property and how much of a risk it is.

Clear Notes After Every Visit. You will know what we found, what we treated, and what to expect next.

Proudly Serving Nashville, TN

Teddy’s Pest Solutions provides stinging insect control and other pest services throughout Nashville. Our team helps homes across Middle Tennessee, including nearby areas like Franklin, Brentwood, Murfreesboro, and Hendersonville. We know how fast yellowjacket and hornet nests grow here by late summer, and we treat with that in mind. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Is your stinging insect treatment okay for kids and pets? Yes. Our treatment is eco-friendly and pet-friendly. We ask everyone to stay clear of the treated area for about an hour after we treat, or until the product is dry.

What stinging insects do you treat? We treat wasps and other stinging insects, including hornets. That covers paper wasps, yellowjackets, and mud daubers, the ones most often found around homes.

Why are yellowjackets so bad in Nashville in late summer? Their nests are at full size by then, and the wasps are hunting for sweets. That brings them to cookouts and trash cans.

Do wasps come back to the same spot each year? Old nests are not used again, but a good spot is a good spot. New queens often build in the same area the next spring.

Are wasp stings dangerous? They can be. Stings are painful, and in some people they cause an allergic reaction that needs medical care right away.

Do you treat bees? No. We do not treat bees. Our service is for wasps and hornets, including paper wasps, yellowjackets, and mud daubers.

Should I knock the nest down myself? We do not recommend it. Wasps rush out when a nest is hit, and that is how many people get stung.

Why monthly or bi-monthly service? Because nests in Nashville start small in spring and grow fast through fall. Coming back every month or two lets us catch new nests before they get big.

Enjoy a Nashville Summer Night Without the Stings

Porch season is short enough without sharing it with yellowjackets. Teddy’s Pest Solutions offers eco-friendly stinging insect control in Nashville with monthly or bi-monthly service.

Call Teddy’s Pest Solutions today for stinging insect control at your Nashville home. You can also request a stinging insect inspection here.