There is a certain energy in the air as the weather gets warmer and promises of spring approach. Not only are you feeling the energy of the season, but pests are as well. We are currently experiencing an early spring in Northern Colorado. With that early warm weather come more pests, particularly wasps. Staying ahead of any wasps emerging in your yard is important. Effective Pest Services is here to talk about why you should be concerned about the few wasps you see buzzing about during the spring season.
Early Wasps Emerging Are Queens
An important piece of information that you need to remember about wasps who are emerging at the beginning of spring is that these wasps are usually queens. These queens have been inseminated and are ready to start building up their colonies. They will usually attempt to build these nests in eaves, patio furniture, playground equipment, and other protected places. They pose a threat to your family and friends as wasps can be extremely aggressive. It is important that you act before these colonies get established to avoid a wasp problem on your hands.
Factors Impacting Early Emergence
There are several factors that come into play and drive early emergence for wasps. Here are the main driving factors:
– Weather: When the weather starts to have early days of warmth, this can trigger activity in queens who are in diapause. These warm spells let the queens know it is time to build up those colonies and get to work.
– Food Sources: With warmer weather early on, there are going to be more plants that are blooming. This is a strong food source for early wasps. There is also an increase in other insects which actually are the main food source wasps are looking for.
– Urban Heat: Residential areas are more prone to early emergence because these areas are usually warmer than other areas that are less densely populated. Warmth is a big factor in wasp activity.
Identifying Early Wasp Activity
It is important that you are keeping an eye out for any wasp activity in the spring. Here are some things to watch for:
– Papery wasp nests being built in protected places and even trees
– Increased number of wasps buzzing around gutters and vents
– Food sources including fruit trees and other blooming flowers
– Hearing a faint rustling, tapping or buzzing that indicates that wasps are busy at work near you
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If you notice that there are wasps on your property this spring, it is important that you call on the professionals at Effective Pest Services to help you get rid of them. We will remove wasps from your property before queens get their colonies established and the problem is much worse. We want to help you keep your property wasp free this summer. Call us today!
