Stinging insects, like wasps, are a nuisance if you have too many of them around your home. Learn what attracts them and when to contact professional pest control services.
Understanding the Attraction: What Brings Wasps to Your Home
- Food Sources: Wasps are attracted to protein and sugary foods. If you have a habit of eating outdoors or leaving food out, you might be inviting wasps over.
- Water Sources: They need water to survive. Any water source, like a birdbath, pond, or even a pet’s water bowl, can attract wasps.
- Shelter: Wasps look for sheltered areas to build their nests. Overhanging eaves, hollow trees, or unused sheds are perfect places for wasps to set up home.
Proactive Measures: Keeping Wasps Away
- Maintain a Clean Yard: Regularly cleaning up food spills, covering trash cans, and removing fallen fruit from trees can deter wasps from being attracted to your yard.
- Remove Standing Water: Empty bird baths, cover pools, and remove any other standing water sources to make your yard less appealing to wasps.
- Seal Entry Points: Check your home for cracks and crevices where wasps could enter to build a nest. Sealing these entry points can prevent an infestation.
- Avoid Flowering Plants Near Entryways: While flowering plants are beautiful, they can attract wasps. Keep these plants away from doors and windows to prevent wasps from coming near your home.
- Install Wasp Deterrents: Fake wasp nests or commercial wasp deterrents can sometimes discourage wasps from setting up a nest nearby.
When It’s Time to Call the Professionals
While preventative measures can be effective, they might not always keep wasps away entirely. If you notice a significant number of wasps or find a nest on your property, it might be time to call in professional pest control services. Here are some signs it’s time to contact a professional:
- Multiple Nests: Finding more than one nest on your property indicates a serious infestation.
- Aggressive Wasps: If wasps are acting aggressively or stinging without provocation, it’s a clear sign of an overpopulation issue.
- Persistent Presence: If you continually notice wasps even after taking preventative measures, it’s time to call in the experts.
Professional pest control services have the knowledge and equipment necessary to safely remove wasps and their nests from your property. At Wapest Consultants, we provide effective and humane wasp removal services to ensure the safety and comfort of your home. Contact us today to schedule an inspection and reclaim your outdoor space.
