If you are like most people, you have been avoiding wasps all summer long. They can become a huge problem if they find the right spot on your property to build their nests. If there are wasps on your property, you may notice that their buzz becomes louder and louder during the fall months. This is usually the time of year that people are starting to hope for a reprieve from summer pests. However, it is usually the exact opposite for wasps. Effective Pest Services is here to talk about wasp activity in the fall and why they may seem more prominent during this season compared to the rest.
Why Wasp Populations are Larger in the Fall
It isn’t your imagination; there are definitely more wasps during the fall than there are during the summer. This is because they have been building up their colonies all summer long. Their population is going to be at its peak during the fall. They are going to be working extra hard to find food sources during the fall as well. As we start to feel a change in the air, you may notice that wasps are around more because they will be drawn to sweet smells and sugary snacks. They are drawn to easy meals rather than hunting for other insects and high protein food sources. Some of the most common places you may see wasps in the fall include:
– Fruit trees & gardens
– Patios & outdoor dining areas
– Garbage cans & recycling bins
– Pools & recreation areas
Leave Nest Removal Up to Professionals
You may be tempted to try and destroy a wasp nest that you find on your property. However, wasps are incredibly aggressive and will do everything they can to protect their nest from danger. If you have a wasp nest on your property, you will want to call on professionals to remove it so that you aren’t injured in the process.
How to Make Your Property Less Appealing to Wasps
There are several things you can do on your property to make it less appealing to wasps.
– Keep food & drinks covered when outdoor dining
– Clean up spills as soon as they happen
– Keep lids shut tightly on garbage cans & recycling bins
– Check eaves, rooflines, sheds & other sheltered areas for nests
– Keep away from any wasp activity on your property
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If you are noticing an uptick in wasp activity on your property this fall, it is important that you don’t try to destroy the nest on your own. The best way to handle a wasp problem is to turn to the professionals at Effective Pest Services to come take care of it. We have the training and experience to rid your property of wasps in a safe way so that you and your pets are safe from painful stings. Call us today!
