Remember, security is the most important factor you should take into consideration when you are making decisions about how to remove a wasp nest from your property. Professional skills and safe equipment are the easiest ways to get rid of wasp paper nests without getting an unpleasant sting and without damaging property.
It is possible to remove wasp nests yourself, although this is not recommended. It is best to avoid DIY wasp removal, as it is full of hazards, and average homeowners are unaware of the procedures and safety precautions that need to be taken. If you happen to come across a wasp nest, don't take chances. Attempting to dislodge the nest, or using any other methods, can be counterproductive, leaving you open to attacks.
Apex Pest Control knows where to find the nests, and also knows how to use appropriate protective gear and safe treatments. We can also help seal off any entrances used by the wasps to get onto your property and keep them from coming back. Apex Pest Control can assist you with the wasp control.
What is the most effective way to get rid of wasps?
The best way to remove wasp nests is to call a professional pest control company. Although it appears to be a simple activity, professional exterminators are adequately educated to safely and effectively handle and remove wasp nests for the following reasons:
Pest exterminators have access to personal protective equipment (PPE) and also to respiratory protective equipment (RPE). This protects them completely against the wasps sting, which guarantees their safety while removing the wasp nest.
Working in tight spaces: A wasp nest removal specialist is trained and certified in working in tight spaces, like your attic. This procedure can be used to safely remove the wasp nest from the property.
Pest control professionals know all about their behaviour and instincts, and also know how to find indicators that you are allergic to the stings from a wasp.
Wasp Exterminators have access to various pest control methods the general public does not, and are professionally trained in using them. These products have a proven track record for treating wasp nests, and are more effective than any do-it-yourself product on the market.
How to Remove a Wasp Nest
Approach nests with caution at night.
Cover the whole nest thoroughly with garbage bags.
Remove the wasp nest from the tree or wall it is attached to and seal the waste bag.
Dispose of the trash bag in an outside trash bin with a tight-fitting lid, preferably far away from your home.
If possible, it is a good idea and practise to keep a full can of some kind of insecticide handy to spray over the nest prior to removal.
It is important to remember that if the wasps usual nest is hard to get to, like under your gutters or up a tree, you should not attempt to remove it on your own, because doing so could result in serious damage. Also, you shouldn't attempt DIY wasp nest removal if you are allergic to wasp stings, or you are afraid that you are! This can result in a life-threatening situation.
What you can do to prevent a wasp nest from taking hold?
The following steps can help you prevent any type of wasps from making a nest in your home or garden:
Regularly inspect the property for presence of wasps and to verify that all gaps and potential entry points are sealed;
If you install flying screens at windows and doors, then the wasp colonies cannot get into your property.
Set wasp traps throughout your backyard. These can be purchased from a local home improvement store or online. An empty bottle, water, and sugar can also be used to make your own at home.
Do you need the assistance of professional pest control technicians in getting rid of wasp nests from your house or yard?. Now is the time to call Apex Pest Control.