Wasps consume the dead insects and flies in your garden and their presence is very dangerous to humans. Their sting can lead to an allergic reaction in humans and pests. Find the main cause of the problem as this is the most effective way for wasps removal. Be careful when you are removing the wasp’s nests because wasps inside them become more aggressive. So it’s better to hire a professional pest exterminator to deal with the nests. They also help to reduce the risk of wasps sting because stings may cause illness and death.
Here are the important things you need to know about wasps removal:
- Remove food source
Wasps get attracted to the food in your house and garden so try to get rid of fruits and outdoor fruit trees. Never leave the pet food outside, especially at night. At some distance from your house hang hummingbird feeders. Cover and seal the outside garbage cans and make sure you cover both protein-rich and sugary foods as wasps are not picky about their food.
- Seal doors and windows
Fill the small gaps or crevices around your home with caulk. Repair screens on your windows and doors and make sure you close them tightly. Wasps can make their way even through a minuscule hole. If there are any large holes in your garden then cover them as soon as possible. Wasps search for open cavities so that they can make their homes.
- Use wasp repellent plants
Avoid planting flowers around your porch. If you want to then plant wasp deterrent plants like mint, basil, and marigold. There are low chances of wasps getting attracted to these plants.
- Check wasps nest
Wasps are so small in size that it’s easy for them to make their way into your home. You are not able to ban their entry fully so instead of that check their nest information. In the spring season carefully examine the cavities, sheds, and garages. Wasps can make their colonies in mud or paper-like material, under railings and porch ceilings that are not even visible to humans. Remove the nests with insecticide spray and also remove the nest shell.
- Wasps life cycle
New queens are born each summer and other wasps will die off in the fall. The newborn will bunker down for the winter inside void areas of the structure. In the spring they will start a new colony and grow up to 50,000 wasps in summer. Wasps eat flies, grasshoppers, nectar, fruit, and even human food.
Conclusion
You can use herbs and natural spray as they act as an effective wasp repellent. Pest control treatment also helps to remove the wasps inside your house. When all the wasps died in winter then you can easily take off their nest yourself. Be safe and wear protective gear so that pesticides will not get on you. Pay attention in the spring seasons because there are high chances of pesticides coming back. Check all the dark spaces around your home in winter. With the help of wasps, repellent cleans the wood area.