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BALD-FACED HORNET Scientific Name: Dolichovespula maculata- General Size: 1 inch long
- Look for these Colors: Black with white markings on the face
- More closely related to yellow jackets than they are to hornets
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BUMBLEBEE Scientific Name: Bombus- General Size: Varies, adults are typically about 1inch long
- Look for these Colors: Typically yellow and black
- Bumblebees have a fuzzy appearance
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CARPENTER BEE Scientific Name: Xylocopa- General Size: 1/2 to 1 inch long
- Look for these Colors: Typically black and yellow
- Resemble a bumblebee, but are smooth and mostly hairless
- Makes holes in wood
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HONEY BEE Scientific Name: Apis- General Size: Around 1/2 inch long
- Look for these Colors: Black, brown, orange or yellow
- Sting once and die
- Make nests to store honey
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POLESTES WASP Scientific Name: Polistes- Also known as: Paper Wasp
- General Size: 3/4 to 1-inch in length
- Look for these Colors: black, reddish or dark brown, yellow or orange markings
- Long and slender with a narrow waist
- Can sting repeadly
- Make paper cone nests
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YELLOW JACKET Scientific Name: Vespula/Dolichovespula- General Size: 1/2-1 inch long
- Look for these Colors: Yellow and black with a thin abdomen
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THE CICADA KILLER WASP Scientific Name: Sphecius speciosus- General Size: 1 1/2 inch in length
- Look for these colors: dark brown to black in color, with colorful yellow markings on several segments of their abdomen. Their wings are reddish-orange.
Local Pest Control In Southeastern Wisconsin Since 1956
At Safeway Pest Management, we have been helping homeowners and businesses with pest control in Southeastern Wisconsin since 1956. We are a family-owned, locally operated company, and our licensed, state-certified pest specialists handle everything from ants and mice to termites and bed bugs for residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional properties.
We are fully licensed and registered with the State of Wisconsin, fully insured, and our team members are bonded. We use only EPA-registered pesticides, applied in strict compliance with Wisconsin law and product label guidelines, so you can feel confident about who is treating your home or business and what they are using.
Ready to get rid of pests and take back your space? Call us for a free phone estimate at (262) 683-5124 and we will talk through your options.
Why Homeowners And Businesses Choose Safeway
We have been serving Southeast Wisconsin continuously since 1956, which gives us a depth of local experience with seasonal pest pressures that is hard to match. Our technicians are trained, licensed, and state-certified by Wisconsin, and we stay active in the industry as members of the National Pest Management Association and the Wisconsin Pest Control Association.
We are also part of the community through the Muskego, New Berlin, and Mukwonago Chambers of Commerce, and we hold a 5-star rating with the Better Business Bureau. That combination of professional credentials and long-term local involvement is exactly why many of our customers stay with us for decades.
Instead of a one-size-fits-all approach, we build personalized service programs around your property, pest history, and comfort level. We focus on integrated pest management and environmental responsibility, which means we look at entry points, conducive conditions, and preventative maintenance programs, not just what to spray today.
Our specialists take the time to explain what they find, what they recommend, and what you can do between visits to help keep pests from coming back. Our goal is to give you practical steps and honest recommendations so you can feel real peace of mind about your home or business.
Residential And Commercial Pest Control Services
Whether you need a quick one-time treatment or an ongoing plan, we have options to fit how you like to handle pest control. We offer both one-time services and ongoing maintenance programs for homes and for commercial, industrial, and institutional properties throughout the greater Milwaukee area.
Our residential pest control services cover common household pests, occasional invaders, and more stubborn problems that need a structured plan. For businesses, we design commercial pest control programs that support health, safety, and regulatory requirements while working around your operations as much as possible.
Why Choose Safeway Pest Management?
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100% Satisfaction GuaranteeWe're so confident you'll be happy with our services, we guarantee it.
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Authority on IPM MethodologiesWith IPM, we use science-based, eco-friendly services.
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Licensed, Insured, Vetted ProsWe make it easy for you to have confidence in the team you call.
Customer Reviews
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“Once again this company awesome. My mind is at ease knowing that my pest problem has been taking care of. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable. I highly recommend Safeway Pest Management.”Margarita O.
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“I want to thank the staff at Safeway for being so kind, understanding, and friendly.”Beatrice A.
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“Excellent service, great communication and notice prior to appointment times; very professional.”Rick B.
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“We have had Safeway coming to our home for years because they are reliable and provide QUALITY service. Their staff are always pleasant! They get the job done well and in a timely manner! I trust Safeway to get the job done right. Thanks, Safeway! You're the best!”Marlene P.
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“I knew the technician. He identified the problem when I sent pictures. Explained the even prior to the service date which was th very next day. Fast service and was very clear about what to do and not to do. Important shan’t Yellowjackets nesting in the back of the house.”David G.
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“In the 15+ years that I've worked as maint. supervisor at (BUSINESS NAME WITHHELD), I have been totally satisfied with the quality of the service that has been rendered to us.”Tim L.
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“This is a privately owned company and with that said you are treated with superb knowledge, immediate contact from technician, repeat visits until you feel issue is resolved, fair pricing, and loyalty as in same technician treating your property.”John R.
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“I was having some cedar siding replaced on the chimney prior to painting and we discovered Carpenter ants. I requested treatment as soon as possible so that we could place the damaged wood and close up the Chimney and Safeway was fast to send help later in the afternoon. Thank you for the excellent customer service!”Greg A.
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“I have been using Safeway for about 9 years and have never been disappointed in their service. They always have been very thorough not only on the inside but the out side of the house even the garage. Thanks to them my wife has not seen Spiders. Happy wife and my life is Good.”Scott B.