Wasp Control - Fall is Here – Populations are Peaking!

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Wasp Control

• Fall is Here Populations are Peaking!

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Back to School, Back to Wasp Season

• While many associate wasps with the warm summer
  months, the onset of fall doesnt mean youre
  likely to get rid of these pests any time soon.
  They are often just as problematic because the
  food supply is increasingly scarce. Whether its
  a family picnic or at your apple tree, youre
  likely to see very defensive wasps during the
  fall.

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The Wasp Lifecycle

• Late each summer, the queen wasp produces
  unfertilized eggs that will become the males. The
  males then fertilize those that will become
  queens, and those wasps winter under shelter. The
  rest of the colony dies off when winter hits, and
  the queen begins laying her eggs in the spring.
  The eggs become the workers that build the nest
  and feed any larvae that the queen produces.

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Why do Wasps Even Exist?

• It may be hard to see why these creatures are so
  important to the ecosystem, they do actually play
  a role. They can control agricultural pests
  also help to keep other insect populations in
  check. Some species will even pollinate
  fertilize other plants. We dont want to
  completely eliminate off the planet but keeping
  them in check near your home, though, is.

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Controlling the Nests

• Make sure youre actually dealing with wasps.
  June is the best time of year to deal, as the
  queen has only just established her colony at
  that point nests are quite small. But if thats
  not an option, deal with the nest at night, as
  they tend to be less active then.
• Those wasp nests you discover during the winter
  are harmless. The wasps have long since abandoned
  them, and they wont be reused in the spring.
  However, other scavenger may decide to use them.

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Dealing with Stings

• Wasps will sting either to defend themselves or
  their colony. While localized pain is the most
  common reaction, an allergic reaction is possible
  in some. Youll notice massive swelling and
  itching if you do have an allergy, and you should
  seek medical treatment immediately. Localized
  reactions can usually be treated with commercial
  topical ointments.

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Do-It-Yourself

• DIY control, especially with serious pests like
  wasps, probably isnt a good idea. While you can
  get an off-the-shelf solution for those nests you
  can see, if there are lots of wasps or if theyre
  hiding in a void in your home or have built a
  ground nest, you have a more serious problem that
  will require professional help.

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A Better Approach

• With wasps, your best bet is to contact a
  professional to remove all of the nests. Youll
  only want to remove those nests on your property
  and make sure you get them all.

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Calling In the Professionals

• Your best bet is to call a professional pest
  extermination company immediately if you notice
  any signs of wasps in or around your home.