While the weather gets warmer, you start seeing more signs of summer approaching as the wasps and other flying critters begin invading your property. You start to panic – imagining all the fun backyard barbecues that you intend to have, but yet these pests are taking over your yard and outdoor surroundings. Your first objective is to properly identify that you indeed have a wasp infestation, and consider how you will go about handling the situation. Wasps can become very dangerous and pose a serious health threat to those that are allergic to its sting. Not only that, but they can chew the wood of your home causing unnecessary damage. So how can you identify a wasp nest and take back control of your home? Here’s the scoop.
Signs of a Wasp Infestation
Your first indication that tells you that you may have a wasp infestation could be that you find a swarm of wasps flying around outside (or possibly inside) your home. However, that’s not the only indicator to keep an eye out for when checking for a wasp infestation. Here’s what to look out for.
FLYING INSECTS
Have you seen a wasp or more hanging around the outside of your home? Be sure to check and confirm that it is indeed a wasp problem before moving any further. Wasps will be slender with longer wings, and their body is distinctly different from a bee. If you find some wasps flying around your property, it’s best to investigate the situation further and plan how to properly remove them from the area safely.
CHEWED WOOD
Some wasp species will build their nest by chewing wood and using it for the components of a nest or as a hiding place. You may begin noticing small holes around the outside of your home, and possibly small tunnels being built by wasps. However, this can also be a sign of an infestation of other insects such as carpenter ants so be sure to get an expert’s opinion.
VISIBLE NESTS
This is by far the biggest sign that you have a wasp infestation. When a wasp nest is visible on your property, this can become dangerous as the wasp will be defensive of their home. Different species of wasps crest different looking nests, however, they all look as if they were made from paper products from the wood fibers and saliva mixture. Attempting to remove a wasp nest from your property on your own can be dangerous if the wasps become aggressive, so it’s a good idea to call a specialist for backup.
You’ve Discovered an Infestation – Now What?
If you feel confident in your abilities to safely remove the nest from your property, and have no allergies to wasp stings, then you can surely try some DIY removal methods. While some methods can be effective, there’s no way to tell for sure if the situation will go south rather quickly. It’s never a good idea to poke and swat at a wasp nest, as this can quickly turn the wasps in full defense mode and become extremely aggressive. This can become a serious health threat if you or someone in your home is deathly allergic to a wasp sting. So, if you discover a wasp nest on your property, the best action to take is to contact your local wasp removal Toronto company to handle the situation in a safe and effective manner. This will ensure that the wasps and their nest are completely removed, and you won’t have to risk using chemical treatments or receiving a wasp sting while managing the infestation on your own.