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Posted on: 31 January 2023

If you noticed a wasp nest on your property, you are likely concerned about people and pets who frequent areas outdoors in the vicinity of the nest's location. Since wasps are known to sting, it is important to take proactive steps in eliminating their home as quickly as possible.

Contact A Pest Control Service If You Have Concerns

If someone in your household is allergic to wasps, it is best to call on an exterminator right away. This way a pest control service worker will get to work immediately at removing the nest so there is no worry that your loved one will suffer from an injury. A pest control service will use high-grade products meant to kill off all wasps in a nest without causing destruction to property in the process. They will also eliminate the nest so future wasps do not take up residence inside.

Use The Right Product To Eliminate Wasps

Wasp-killing agents are available for purchase at big box, hardware, and grocery stores. When purchasing a bee spray, make sure it indicates that it works at eradicating wasps on the outside of the packaging. Do not use this type of product indoors, as it can cause respiratory issues or cause injury to the eyes or skin. Instead, contact a pest control service to handle an indoor problem.

Take On The Task At Just The Right Time

Wasps tend to be more active during the daytime hours. Because of this, refrain from trying to spray a wasp nest with an insecticide while the sun is out as you will put yourself at risk of being stung by irate inhabitants. Instead, perform the spraying action during the early morning hours, preferably before the sun rises. The wasps will remain tucked inside their hive during the nighttime and will start to emerge when daybreak arrives. Spraying the nest during this time ensures you handle the elimination of wasps in a larger number.

Wear The Right Clothes And Have An Escape Route

When you use a wasp-killing spray, you need to cover all skin on your body as wasps will likely emerge from their nest in an agitated state. Make sure you have on a pair of goggles to protect your eyes, netting over your head to protect your face, and a hat to protect the top of your head. Before you spray a wasp nest, check for an area you can duck behind or run to. 

For more information about pest control, contact a local company.