Finding a Wasp Exterminator

• 1). Determine the exact location and approximate size of the wasp nest.
  
  
• 2). Write down a clear, concise explanation of your wasp problem (size and location of the nest, specific problems the pest have caused, what kind of wasp, how long the wasps have been a problem). You will be asked these questions.
  
  
• 3). Call the numbers of the companies that are in your specific city or area. Always ask about how much the project will cost, whether liability insurance is included and whether or not the exterminator is licensed. Also, call the larger national chains such as Orkin.
  
  
• 4). Do an online search for exterminators if you do not have a phone book. You want to visit a website such as Yellowpages.com or any sites providing information on local businesses and type "Exterminators" into the search box.
  
  
• 5). Ask family and friends if they have heard of or done business with any exterminators and would recommend any particular business.
  
  
• 6). Conduct further investigation of each company, if desired, by checking each company with your state's Department of Agriculture, the regulatory authority for pest control companies. Also, check the Better Business Bureau on the website (bbb.org) or by phone to see if any complaints have been made.
  
  
• 7). Decide on an exterminator based on your preferred set of offerings.
  
  
• 8). Be prepared for the initial inspection, if your chosen exterminator requires one. Clear the area around the nest, but do not disturb it. Make a clear pathway for the exterminators to get through.