Professional Identification, Targeted Treatment & Honey Bee-Safe Solutions
When stinging insects are active around a home or building, the first step should be proper identification: not simply spraying whatever is flying.
County Pest uses an inspection-driven approach to determine whether you are dealing with yellowjackets, paper wasps, bald-faced hornets, European hornets, honey bees, or another stinging insect before treatment begins. Different species behave differently, nest in different locations, and require different control methods.
We do not treat honey bees like wasps or hornets. When honey bees are involved, our team can evaluate the colony and, when appropriate, use removal or relocation methods rather than simply applying an insecticide. Find out more about that here.
Stinging-insect calls can also be unpredictable. What looks like a small wasp nest from the ground may turn out to be a large colony inside a wall, attic, soffit, tree cavity, or underground nest. Hiring a professional who is trained and equipped to identify and handle whatever species is actually present helps ensure the problem is treated safely and correctly the first time.
✅ Truly Locally Owned and Operated for Over 30 Years
✅ 30-day Whole Property Warranty
✅ Same-day Treatments Available
✅ Ariel Lift / Roofline Work
✅ Full-time Bee-Keeper On Staff
Wasp, Hornet & Stinging Insect Control in the Lehigh Valley
★★★★★ “Always 5 star work!” — Andrea C. ★★★★★ “Friendly, fast, and efficient service.” — Justin F. ★★★★★ “Sam was very nice and explained everything very well.” — Madison M. ★★★★★ “Very friendly and professional.” — Nevan F. ★★★★★ “30 years and still excellent." — Kathy V.★★★★★ “Carson was very professional and pleasant.” — Angela R. ★★★★★ “On time, very informative, and knowledgeable.” — Kari L.
Why Choose County Pest
Wasp and hornet problems require more than simply spraying the first nest you see. County Pest combines proper species identification, targeted treatment, whole-property inspection, and the ability to handle difficult nests hidden in walls, soffits, rooflines, and other structural voids. Because we also own and operate a local apiary, our team knows the difference between honey bees and nuisance stinging insects and avoids unnecessary treatment of beneficial bee colonies. Backed by more than 2,500 five-star reviews across independent third-party platforms, County Pest is a trusted choice for wasp, hornet, and stinging insect control throughout the Lehigh Valley, PA.
Preventative Treatment & 30-Day Whole-Property Warranty
We do more than knock down the nest you can see. When appropriate, our technicians inspect the surrounding property for additional activity, likely nesting areas, and conditions that may be attracting wasps or hornets. Covered services are backed by a 30-day whole-property warranty, so if new activity develops during that period, you are not starting over from scratch.
We Own & Operate a Local Apiary
County Pest owns and operates an apiary right here in the Lehigh Valley, so our team has real hands-on experience working with honey bees—not just treating stinging insects from a textbook. That matters when identification is uncertain. We know the difference between honey bees, yellowjackets, paper wasps, hornets, and other common species, and we do not want beneficial honey bees sprayed simply because someone guessed wrong.
Prepared for Difficult Nest Removals & Cut-Outs
Some nests are easy to reach. Others are buried inside wall voids, soffits, rooflines, ceilings, or other structural cavities where a basic exterior treatment may not solve the problem. County Pest is one of the few local companies prepared to handle cut-outs and more involved nest removals when the situation calls for it, giving you a team that can deal with the simple jobs and the complicated ones.