Wasp Series Part 2: Reasons Wasp Control Is Best Left To Professionals
This is the second of a two-part series on wasps: their value in the ecosystem and what a homeowner should do in the event of an infestation.
Wasps are most active in the spring and summer in Arizona. In April, the queen wasps build nests and begin to populate the nests with worker wasps. Those worker wasps reach their peak mid-summer. As the summer comes to a close, the queen bee dies, leaving behind fertile male wasps. New queens born during this time mate with the male wasps and then leave the nest behind to hibernate and create new colonies come spring. The cycle continues year after year. If the details about that cycle of life implore you to get rid of wasps when you have the chance, you’re not alone. Unfortunately, there is some danger with wasp control, and being done incorrectly can upset the local ecosystem. Most entomologists, people who study insects, suggest leaving the wasp control to professionally trained pest control specialists, here’s why:
Dodge a disaster
Dissimilar to bees, wasps do not lose their stinger and die after one sting. Instead, wasps attack, and when they do, it might be lethal. Without the proper gear and know-how, removing a wasp nest or attempting to eliminate a colony of wasps is incredibly dangerous. Even the use of the incorrect products can create an elevated situation, where the wasps are now angry and direct that anger at whoever upset their space.
Avoid allergic reactions
If you have never been stung by a wasp, you may not know if you are allergic to their stings. One sting may land someone in the emergency room, and a few dozen stings can be lethal. More than 60 people lose their lives to stings from wasps, bees, and hornets every year.
Spend less money
Plenty of do-it-yourself solutions for wasp removal are all over the internet. There is an answer for any type of wasp question you encounter, ranging from home remedies to spraying insecticides and full-blown how-tos of wasp control. Unfortunately, the internet cannot consult you specifically on your wasp problem, so DIY tends to be a bit of trial and error. Outside of the safety concerns with do-it-yourself options, attempting solutions exceeds the time and money spent doing the job right the first time.
Limit chemical exposure
While there is much you can do at home, there is the chance that you may come in contact with chemicals that can be harmful. Professional pest control professionals have the proper training to use just the right amount of chemicals to alleviate an infestation or nest.
Wasps may seem like a nuisance. They showcase aggressive behavior and ruin a happy picnic or day out in the yard. However, they still provide essential ecosystem services. Treat yourself to professional pest control if wasps cannot be dealt with humanely or effectively at home. Your loved ones and future contentment will thank you for it.
Russell Pest Control boasts a team of trained and certified technicians for providing comprehensive residential pest control solutions in the Phoenix Valley. From silverfish control, ants control, and roach control to wasp control and honey bee removal, expect nothing but the best from our family-owned business. Call today.
