? In the wild suburban ecosystem of East Brunswick, where front lawns are sacred and garbage pickup is more controversial than town council meetings, a new threat emerged: a bald-faced hornet nest hanging ominously over one resident’s yard.
When N.G. posted a simple request—“Looking for a quote to get rid of this ASAP”—she did not expect to ignite a firestorm of entomological passion, home remedy strategies, and full-on suburban warfare. Welcome to East Brunswick Beehive-Gate 2025.
? Team Nature: The Pollinator Preachers
First to arrive was J.C., wielding emojis and moral high ground:
“A nest full of pollinators. It would bee great if they weren’t killed.”
J.C. is the type who composts banana peels, names squirrels, and probably yells “coexist” at roadkill. But let’s be honest—he meant well.
A.Z. clapped back with precision:
“It would ? even greater if it hung from your house.”
This is the digital equivalent of telling someone to mind their own hive.
? The Waspsplainers
Then came the Suburban Swarm Squad™, full of random bug facts and half-correct ID attempts:
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M.A. confidently declared they were bald-faced hornets.
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D.C. Sr. took it up a notch:
“They’re little assholes with wings.”
Scientific journal pending.
Meanwhile, B.M. chimed in from the middle ground, as every good Facebook biologist should:
“They are aggressive. But they are, in fact, pollinators.”
Sure, maybe. But also, maybe not the type you invite to brunch.
? The DIY Daredevils
Why hire a pro when you have YouTube, hornet spray, and a death wish?
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M.S. brought the $10 solution: spray it at night.
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A.U. went full caveman:
“Threw a stick at it. Ran into house. Sprayed hose next day.”
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A.M. offered the Wiffle bat method, which sounds like an old backyard legend that ends in swelling and regret.
Let’s not forget J.T.’s Rambo-style recommendation:
“Grab a partner and four cans. One in each hand. Blast it at night. Have a clear path.”
This isn’t pest control—it’s a Call of Duty mission.
? The Professionals (and Almost-Professionals)
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D.C. Sr. circled back in business mode:
“If you still need it removed, I do this professionally.”
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Multiple others tossed out names like Bowco, Anchor Pest, Capitol Exterminating—though no one agreed on a clear winner. Just like every election in town.
? The Resolution
Hours of swarming comments later, N.G. declared victory:
“It’s gone! They tried to build another and those were killed too.”
She even sprayed the ladder. That’s what we call East Brunswick energy—leave no surface unsprayed.
Final Thoughts
Some say the hornets were misunderstood. Others say they were just jerks. But in true East Brunswick fashion, what started as a simple “Who do I call?” turned into a 72-comment documentary series.
And while the nest is gone, the sting of those comments will live forever.
? Have your own suburban saga or pest-related PTSD? Drop it in the comments or message us privately. We’re building a database for the next swarm.
?? Next up on Eyes on EB: “Mold, Microwaves, and Mismanagement: A Story of School Cafeterias and Broken Trust.”
