There are lots of pests that come out in the spring and summer weather. The warm temperatures outside are just what many pests have been waiting for. The warmth is needed for them to emerge from their eggs or from overwintering. The most common pest in the warm temperatures are the flying and stinging pests. There are several species of pests that fly and sting but one that you want to know how to deal with are wasps. They come in a variety of species but all of them can start to cause trouble in the warm months. Some people make mistakes when they are dealing with wasps and end up being stung. The sting is usually just an annoyance but if you have an allergy it can potentially be life threatening. Stewart Termite & Pest Control outlines how to deal with wasps around your house.
DIY VS Professional Wasp Nest Removal
There are lots of ways that you might realize that there are wasps around your house. One of them happens to be if you notice that there is a nest near your house. The wasp nest is often found around the eaves of the house. The eaves are a great spot for them to build the nest and stay away from any potential dangers. Some of the nests are hexagonal and can be quite large. Others are smaller and look like a papermache nest was placed near your house. The problem is that some people think they can just remove the nest. They might hit it down with a broom, light it on fire or spray it with the hose. These are all bad decisions because the wasps that are living in it will start to become agitated. When they do they will start to sting anyone and everyone in the area including your pet. You want to call out a professional to come and safely remove the nest.
Wasp Stings
If you are in a situation that wasps are around you want to try and avoid being stung. You can do that by staying calm and not moving too fast through the area. You want to move away and find a new path. If they do start to come at you to sting you want to cover your head and start to move out of the area without swinging your arms. This will make them madder and they will keep stinging. Some people think water is a safe place but the wasps will wait you out.
Stinging Insect Control
You want to make sure that you call out a professional company that has the ability to treat for wasps. There are different species that might need to be dealt with in different ways. The professional can make sure that the nest is removed and that the wasps are taken from the area without causing any trouble. Stewart Termite & Pest Control can come out to your home to inspect for wasps and recommend an appropriate treatment plan. Call us today to meet with one of our technicians.