Stinging Insects

Stinging Insects in North Metro Atlanta

Wasps, yellow jackets and carpenter bees nest under eaves, in shrubs, in wood and even in the ground around homes in North Metro Atlanta. Stings are painful and can be dangerous for anyone with an allergy.

Common Stinging Insects in North Metro Atlanta

• Yellow jackets: aggressive yellow-and-black wasps that often nest in the ground or wall voids.
• Paper wasps: long-legged wasps that build open, umbrella-shaped nests under eaves.
• Carpenter bees: large, shiny bees that bore round holes in decks, fascia and siding.

Signs and Causes

Nests grow through the summer, and disturbing one can trigger a defensive swarm.

When to Call a Professional

If you keep seeing stinging insects or the problem keeps coming back, it is time for a professional inspection. got bugs? has helped North Metro Atlanta families since 2006.