Most people can agree that nothing will ruin your backyard BBQ like a bunch of wasps. They have a tendency to buzz around and make people feel nervous, and for good reason too. It often leaves people wondering why wasps are so attracted to the BBQ in the first place. It is obviously the food, but the true reason might surprise you a bit. Effective Pest Services is here to talk about wasps, why they are so attracted to your outdoor entertaining, and how to keep them away.
What Makes a BBQ Area so Enticing for Wasps?
When you have a BBQ only to find that wasps are there almost instantly, buzzing around, it may seem like they just happened to be in the area. However, it is important to remember that they aren’t there by accident. There are three main factors that are attracting wasps to your BBQ.
– Protein: The first and foremost thing that will attract wasps to your BBQ is the smorgasbord of meats that are sure to be present. Many people think that wasps are in it for the sugar, but they actually eat a diet that consists of mostly protein. They are going to be attracted to pet food, eggs, meat, chicken scraps and more. The meat you are serving is a huge attractant to wasps.
– Sugar: Next on the list is sugar. They will definitely be drawn to sugar as well. As the summer moves from beginning to the end, they will start eating more sugar than they will protein. If you have soft drinks, fruit platters, desserts and more at your BBQ, they will be there lickety split to enjoy some of it with you.
– Water: Just like most living things, wasps also need water. This is going to be especially important for them as the weather takes a turn toward hotter temperatures. They use the water to cool their nests. You can bet they will be drawn to pet water dishes, your cups of water, condensation on grass, you name it.
How to Reclaim Your BBQ
If you have seen wasps in your backyard, it means that there is a nest nearby that needs to be dealt with. When you host a party outside, make sure you are covering food, clearing plates when you’re finished eating, move trash bins away from the eating area and so on. If you are ready to take back your backyard BBQ, you are going to want the help of professionals to do it. At Effective Pest Services, we provide wasp removal and control to help you enjoy your outdoor gatherings once more. We know how quickly wasps can ruin your backyard parties and have the training and experience to effectively get rid of them from your yard.
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