Wasps are attracted to warmer temperatures, so they most often appear during New England summers. People spend a lot of time eating and playing outside during the summer in New England; don’t let wasps ruin your family’s fun. Wasps can be dangerous, so it’s important to identify different types of wasps and contact an expert wasp removal company if you see them flying around or if you actually locate a wasp’s nest.
How to Identify Wasps
If you are wondering how you should kill a wasp nest, the first step is to correctly identify the presence of wasps. There are approximately 30,000 identified species of wasps; they are not the same as bees. Here are some other identifying details to keep an eye out for:
- Wasps are typically a half-inch to 1.5 inches long; they have two pairs of wings and a pinched, defined waist.
- They are black, dark red, brown, metallic green, or blue in color and some species can display stripes.
- Wasps are attracted to certain places in your home to build their nests: eaves, gutters, attics, and soffits, as well as eating areas, patios, pools, and playground equipment.
- Wasps build their nests from chewed wood or mud.
Wasp Nest Removal
Wasps can become defensive if they sense a disturbance. They can sting multiple times and potentially cause an allergic reaction. Certain wasps can even be predators and go after different insects or animals. As a result, if you see wasps, then you want to get rid of the wasp nest.
Please be careful attempting wasp control strategies on your own; it is important to contact an expert wasp exterminator for safe and successful removal.
How to Get Rid of Wasps: Home Remedies
While it is best to use a professional to safely and completely remove wasp nests on your property or around your home, there are a few at-home strategies that you can try first to get rid of wasp nests in your walls and wasp nests in your roof.
- Hang wasp traps: Wasp traps have a liquid that attracts wasps; when they crawl into the liquid, they get stuck and drown. While these traps work, they can be upsetting to look at as they accumulate dead wasps.
- Spray wasp nests: Stores sell spray that you can use against wasp nests. Be sure to wear protective clothing and use a nozzle so that you can spray from a distance. It is best to spray at night, when the wasps are dormant. Be aware that some of the chemicals in these sprays can be harmful to you or your pets.
- Dish soap and water: If you combine 2 tablespoons of dish soap in a spray bottle filled with water, you can spray small wasp nests. The mixture actually kills them instantly.
- Spray emerging wasps or future nesting areas: Stores sell sprays that you can use on wasps that you see flying around, as well as areas that are potential nesting places. Be sure that any spray you purchase is safe for humans and pets.
Clearly, there are strategies to remove wasps on your own, but the best solution to effectively eliminate wasps on your property or in your home is to contact a professional exterminator, such as Eliminate ‘Em.
Safety First: How to Kill Wasps Nests
If you need a wasp exterminator, Eliminate ‘Em offers the following professional wasp removal strategies:
- Locate all wasp nests on your property
- Confirm no one is in the area before applying eco-friendly wasp treatments to the nests
- Remove all nests to help prevent future wasp infestations once the colonies have been eliminated
- Provide tips for proactive wasp control to keep them off your property and assist with long-term wasp pest control.
- Arrive in unmarked vans upon request.
If you are dealing with wasps on your property or around your home, please contact Eliminate ‘Em to be your safe, quick, and efficient wasp exterminator.
