Cost Guide
Wasp & Hornet Control Cost in Toronto
Wasp and hornet control in Toronto costs between $200 and $450 depending on the nest location and accessibility, with an exposed aerial nest under an eave starting around $200 and a wall-void or roof-peak nest requiring ladder access reaching the upper end. A $75–$150 inspection is waived when treatment is booked, and most nests are eliminated in a single visit.
Wasp and hornet pricing in Toronto reflects the city's older eaves, soffits, and roof vents, where paper wasps and yellowjackets build nests in sheltered gaps that are easy to reach from the ground or require ladder and roof access depending on the height. Every service includes a written 90-day guarantee with a free follow-up if wasps rebuild in the same location.
Last updated September 10, 2026
Price Table
| Service | Cost | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Inspection (waived with treatment) | $75–$150 | Nest location + access assessment |
| Ground-level / eave nest (single storey) | $200–$300 | Aerosol or dust, nest removal |
| Second-storey / roof-peak nest | $300–$400 | Ladder access + dust treatment |
| Wall-void / concealed nest | $350–$450 | Dust into entry hole + monitoring |
| Multiple nests (per additional nest) | +$100–$150 | Same-visit treatment |
| 90-day written guarantee | Included | Free follow-up if wasps rebuild |
What Drives the Cost
Nest location is the main cost driver because an exposed aerial nest under a single-storey eave is treated quickly from the ground, while a concealed nest inside a wall void or at a roof peak requires ladder access, dust application into the entry hole, and a return check to confirm the colony is inactive. Height and concealment both add labour time.
Accessibility raises the price when the nest is on a second storey, behind siding, or inside a roof vent. Each of these requires either ladder equipment or an extended dust application, and a nest that cannot be directly reached costs more to monitor and confirm eliminated.
Number of nests affects cost when a property has more than one colony, which is common in late summer when wasp populations peak. Each additional nest on the same visit is priced at a reduced per-nest rate but still adds to the total.
Timing and season influence price. Late-season nests are larger and more defensive, requiring more product and care, while early-season treatment of a small founding nest is quicker. Treating at dusk, when wasp activity is lowest, is standard and does not usually add cost, but emergency same-day daytime calls can carry a premium.
What Affects the Price Locally
Toronto's older eaves, soffits, and unscreened roof vents give paper wasps and yellowjackets sheltered building spots that range from easy ground-level access to difficult roof-peak locations, directly affecting labour and equipment cost. Attached homes with shared rooflines can have nests that span both sides, requiring coordination with the neighbour.
Condo and co-op boards may require after-hours treatment or proof of insurance for ladder and roof access, adding scheduling time. Winter access is rarely a factor for wasp work because nests are inactive and abandoned after hard frost, but late-summer peak-season demand can raise same-day callout pricing when colonies are largest and most defensive.
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