Wasps pest control knowledge
Wasps are stinging insects, which are sometimes mistaken as bees or ants. Wasp’s painful stings and territorial behavior can turn a peaceful day to an uncomfortable biting memory!
Wasps are seasonal pests which are more common in summer, which can become aggressive when their nests get disturbed. Although wasps are playing a pest controlling role in nature, they can pose significant health risks to humans and pets, especially when they nest near human residences
Visible Wasp Nests: Hanging paper nests under eaves, on branches or in sheltered spots. finding mud tubes which are the mud daubers wasp nests.
Increased Wasp Activity: More wasps buzzing around food sources or garbage.
Stinging Incidents: Experiencing or witnessing people getting stung around your property, particularly in late summer.
Adults feed on nectar, fruit and other insects. Adults feed larvae with captured insects.
Flowers, outdoor food, garbage and sweet or protein-rich items.
Paper Wasps: Brown with yellow markings.
Yellowjackets: Black with yellow bands.
Mud Daubers: Black or blue-black, sometimes with yellow or red markings.
Tarantula Hawks: Metallic blue-black with bright red or orange wings.
Winged, slender elongated body with a narrow waist. Except for tarantula hawks which are more robust.
Wasps usually nest in trees, under sealings, in the wall cracks or on the ground. They thrive in warm and sunny weather where the food and water is provided for them.
Seal up potential nesting sites and clean up food spills. As a natural DIY method you can plant mint around your house to keep them away. But you should be careful of any direct disturbance of their nest. For a safe and effective wasp pest control call us to schedule your service!
You shall never neglect stinging insects threats around your residence, especially when you have children in your house. We are ready to serve as the best wasp pest control company in the state to protect your home from wasps by managing their activities through controlling nesting spots, removing their nests and using integrated pest management and reducing their food and water sources employing Integrated pest management methods.
Look at the nest structure, body color and behavior. For instance, mud daubers build distinct mud nests.
It is not recommended for the home owners to do the nest removal themselves. We are there to safely remove the wasp nests from your home.
Regular inspection for early signs of nests besides good sealing of nesting sites can be helpful.
