As the summer season starts to show signs of fading away, you might notice that there are far more wasps around your home than there were all summer long. This is due to the fact that their colonies have grown exponentially since the beginning of spring. When wasps become so high in numbers, their presence can start to mess with the time you are spending outside. If you notice that there are nests on your property, its important that you don’t ignore them.
Where to Find Wasp Nests
When it comes to wasp nests, they can be found in many tight places. They usually build nests in sheds, small openings or cracks, eaves and roofs. They will build a nest in the smallest of openings that they feel will be protected against any danger. If you notice that there are a great deal of wasps swarming around your home, there is likely a nest somewhere close by. Make sure you look around and in other fixtures as this is a common place for them to build nests.
Wasps Are Different Than Bees
Another thing to remember about wasps is that they are quite different than bees. Bees are usually a docile pest, but wasps are not. They are incredibly aggressive; especially if they feel like they are being threatened in any way. They also don’t have nectar sucking mouth parts that bees have. To get their sweets fix, they will often gravitate to the sweet things that you are eating and can become a big nuisance.
Wasp Stings are Painful & Can Be Many
Something to remember about wasps is their sting. They don’t only sting once like bees do. They can sting you over and over again if they are threatened by you. They have a stinger to help them kill their prey since they eat a high protein diet, but they also use it to defend themselves against any dangers. Their stings can be quite painful, too. The venom in wasps contains a pheromone that will alert other wasps in the area and make them more aggressive as well.
How to Remove a Wasp Nest from Your Property
If you find a wasp nest on your property, it is important that you don’t ignore it. The longer you ignore it, the larger the nest will become. This is the time of year that mating is taking place as well. You don’t want to have a larger wasp problem on your hands next year. It is better to call a pest control specialist to take care of it for you so that it is done safely.
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