Wasps and hornets are sometimes helpful to humans. Several species are used as parasites by humans to combat pests, such as in agriculture. Others are predators that keep insect populations in check. Others act as pollinators and assist in the fertilization of plants. However, an overabundance of these insects causes a slew of issues in both residential and commercial settings. There is also the risk of health implications. That is why Magee Pest Control will help you control them and keep your home safe.
Wasps and Hornets: How Did I Get Them?
Wasps like to build their nests in the eaves, soffits, and gutters of buildings. They are drawn to yards by flowers and plant life, as well as patios and other outdoor dining areas with crumbs or messy soda spills that have not been cleaned up. Garbage cans that aren’t adequately sealed and filled regularly attract wasps looking for food. Both emerging and mature wasps have plenty of prey on properties with a lot of insects and spiders. Nests left behind by hornet populations that die during the winter months are usually not reused by subsequent generations of wasps, contrary to common but incorrect belief.
Wasps and hornets: How Serious Are They?
Wasps and hornets near the house will sabotage outdoor activities and make yardwork difficult. Wasps are rarely aggressive, but if threatened or disturbed, they may become aggressive. Their stings are painful, but for those who are not allergic to the wasp’s venom, they usually are not life-threatening.
What Is the Safest Way to Get Rid of Wasps and Hornets?
Magee Pest Control employs an integrated methodology that involves a range of practical and effective methods to monitor wasps. The following are some of the tools we use in our integrated program:
- Inspection – deciding what is needed to implement a wasp and hornet management strategy.
- Documentation – documenting the overall control plan and the results and outcomes of the initial inspection and any planned follow-up services.
- Explaining wasp and hornet nature, diet, and habitat, and how this will favor the homeowner.
- Cultural restrictions include changing the environment around a home or company to minimize the number of suitable nesting sites for wasps and hornets.
- Exclusion – stopping wasps and hornets from joining the structure.
- Sanitation includes keeping the area clean and restricting access to the wasps’ food sources.
- Traps, light adjustment, mechanical and insecticidal controls, and physical removal are among the most effective wasp control methods.
- If necessary, emergency services will be provided.
Please contact Magee Pest Control for more details or to schedule an inspection.
We terminate your pest trouble.
Magee Pest Control knows where wasps and hornets are most likely to build nests on your property and can guide how to keep the wasp population under control.
- Knows which wasp species are particularly aggressive and which are more docile and less dangerous. Your PMP will help you determine what should be done to solve the wasp problem based on this knowledge.
- Can answer questions and give guidance and suggestions on the use of wasp traps and other wasp control methods.
- Will make recommendations on how to manage waste materials that attract wasps and hornets.
- Will have the appropriate tools and items to safely and efficiently monitor wasps without endangering people or pets.
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