Unlike their close relative the honeybee, wasps are aggressive stingers and can be extremely dangerous if left unattended to. Remember that homes made with wooden shingles are more likely to attract unwelcome tenants than those with shingles made from other materials. If you’re at risk of an infestation or have already detected a nest near your home, here are a few tips to follow to prevent and eliminate these buzzing bullies:

Prevention: Spray the wasps away. The first step to preventing wasps from making a home near yours is by spraying insecticides around the areas of your home that are most susceptible to nest-building. Don’t forget to spray your gutters, eaves and overhangs, as these are places that wasps are drawn to. Spraying can be done as a DIY task, but using a professional pest control company will help give you peace of mind, knowing that all at risk locations are accounted for.

Elimination: Remove the nest, with caution. The most effective way to rid your home of a wasp problem by removing the existing nest. This can be an extremely difficult task to tackle as a DIY project, which is why we suggest you leave nest removal to the experts. However, if you’re able to catch the nest early on before too many wasps are present, you may be able to tackle the removal if you’re brave enough. Here are the basic steps to keep in mind when preparing and executing a nest removal:

  1. Make sure that you’re cleared by an allergist before attempting to remove a nest, as wasp stings can be fatal to those who are allergic.
  2. Wear long pants, a jacket and goggles to protect your body as much as possible.
  3. It is usually best to attempt a nest removal at night, since most of the wasps will be inside the nest at that time.
  4. Spray the nest first with insecticide, using the entire can, then retreat a safe distance away and let the insecticide do its job.
  5. Once a significant amount of time has elapsed, go ahead and remove and dispose of the nest.

Dealing with a bee or wasp infestation is no simple task, which is why we recommend you seek expert advice. If you need to have a nest removed, or would just like to take precautionary measures to keep your friends and family from being stung this summer, call Pest Control Unlimited at 888-649-9919 today!