Dealing With a Wasp Infestation

Wasps are normally not aggressive, but if you have a wasp nest and a wasp infestation, they can become dangerous. When wasps work together to protect their nest, they can overwhelm even individuals who aren’t allergic. What sort of signs can you watch out for when it comes to wasp infestations?

The most apparent sign of a wasp infestation is the wasp nest and the individual wasps. Different types of wasps will build different types of nests, but generally a wasp nest is made up of chewed wood. The nest starts out rather small, but as the summer progresses and more wasps are born the nest gets larger and larger. Experts suggest that in the spring a wasp nest may be the size of a golf ball or walnut, but by midsummer it can be as large as or larger than a basketball.

In order to take care of a wasp infestation, you have to find the nest. Often a wasp will build its nest outdoors because they are predatory creatures. You should look under roof eaves, on walls, in bushes, behind shutters and, for some wasps, in the ground. Wasps may even decide to build their nest in your attic, walls or in a storage building or shed.

Finding a wasp nest gets easier, and more dangerous, as the summer progresses. It gets easier because there are more wasps that have to come and go from the nest. You have a better chance of watching them and figuring out where they are going to and coming from. It gets more dangerous because there are more wasps to protect the nest. If you get stung by 30 or more wasps, it can be deadly.

It is important to note that you should not follow wasps back to their nests. If you get too close to their nest, they may feel like they are being attacked. Wasps are not aggressive, but if they feel threatened they will attack.

Often dealing with a wasp nest needs the hand of a professional, but some homeowners try to deal with the situation on their own. However, if you notice that wasps are entering your attic, a wall or any other enclosed space, make sure to call a professional for that situation no matter what. A high population of wasps in your house can be quite dangerous and needs to be handled by a professional.

Whether you think you have an infestation or you know you have an infestation, it may be better to just call a professional right away. For wasp and bee removal in Garner, make it easy and safe for yourself by calling in professionals today - http://www.trianglewildliferemoval.com/wasps-bees-stinging-insects