http://hopperenvironmentalservices.com/ - When you think of fall, wasps may not be the first pest that comes to mind, but wasps are very problematic in the fall due to scarce food sources. In the fall wasps are more defensive and more likely to strike. Wasps will sting either to defend themselves or their colony. When dealing with wasps, you should contact a professional to remove all of the nests. You’ll only want to remove those nests on your property and make sure you get them all.

1. * Wasp Control
Fall is Here – Populations are Peaking!

2. While many associate wasps with the
warm summer months, the onset of
fall doesn’t mean you’re likely to
get rid of these pests any time soon.
They are often just as problematic
because the food supply is
increasingly scarce. Whether it’s a
family picnic or at your apple tree,
you’re likely to see very defensive
wasps during the fall.
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3. Late each summer, the queen wasp produces
unfertilized eggs that will become the males.
The males then fertilize those that will become
queens, and those wasps winter under shelter.
The rest of the colony dies off when winter
hits, and the queen begins laying her eggs in the
spring. The eggs become the workers that build
the nest and feed any larvae that the queen
produces.
*The Wasp
Lifecycle

4. It may be hard to see why these creatures
are so important to the ecosystem, they do
actually play a role. They can control
agricultural pests & also help to keep other
insect populations in check. Some species
will even pollinate & fertilize other plants.
We don’t want to completely eliminate off
the planet but keeping them in check near
your home, though, is.
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5. Make sure you’re actually dealing with
wasps. June is the best time of year to
deal, as the queen has only just
established her colony at that point &
nests are quite small. But if that’s not
an option, deal with the nest at
night, as they tend to be less active
then.
Those wasp nests you discover during
the winter are harmless. The wasps
have long since abandoned them, and
they won’t be reused in the spring.
However, other scavenger may decide to
use them.
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6. Wasps will sting either to defend
themselves or their colony. While
localized pain is the most common
reaction, an allergic reaction is
possible in some. You’ll notice
massive swelling and itching if you
do have an allergy, and you should
seek medical treatment
immediately. Localized reactions
can usually be treated with
commercial topical ointments.
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7. DIY control, especially with serious pests like
wasps, probably isn’t a good idea. While you can
get an off-the-shelf solution for those nests you
can see, if there are lots of wasps or if they’re
hiding in a void in your home or have built a
ground nest, you have a more serious problem
that will require professional help.
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8. With wasps, your best bet is to contact a
professional to remove all of the nests. You’ll
only want to remove those nests on your
property and make sure you get them all.
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9. Your best bet is to call a professional pest
extermination company immediately if you
notice any signs of wasps in or around your
home.
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