Wasps mostly build their nest near human habitat because of a safe shelter. Wasps such as the yellow jackets, hornets and paper wasps build their nests exactly where you do not want them in your backyard. They will build nests in the garden, lawn and are very aggressive if you disturb them or come across their way. You will find their nests in shrubs, overhangs, beneath eaves, tree limbs, voids in the building and burrows in the ground. You have to be extremely careful with them if you attempt to remove their nests as any miscalculation on your part will set a bunch of wasps on your tail. They are actually very friendly for your backyard because they are predators of insects that swarm your garden and also help in pollination when it is time. But their sting could be nasty and set off allergies that are painful and physically uncomfortable. When wasps build their nest in your yard it is too close for comfort and you should call in wasps removal Thornhill, llike BBPP, extremely efficient pest control services in the area. If you are opting for DIY them make sure to wear proper PPE or you will come under attack from wasps.
How to remove wasps from your backyard?
Before set about eliminating wasps from your backyard it is crucial for you to collect information on wasps’ activities. Knowing their life habits will make your task easy such as when they are less active or resting. It is also important to know about the type of wasp you are dealing with, so you employ the correct pest control measures. Here are some tips on how to get rid of them:
Keep backyard clean
Prevention is better than cure, so do not litter your backyard with empty bottles of sugary drinks. Keep the yard clean and rid of debris. You must keep trash cans tightly closed and also do not leave pet food outside.
Remove it physically using trash bags
Best time to eliminate them is the spring before the colony is established by the queen wasp. Wasp nests deteriorate by late summer and fall and wasps will be mostly engaged in collecting sugary sweets or collecting pollens. You can use a wasp or hornet spray on the nest and wait for the inevitable. However removing nests from trees is a tricky task as it involves plants and any spray can have adverse effects on them. Cover the nest with a trash bag and tie it. Cut the nest from the tree branch and keep it outside under the sun for a day or two and if it is winter you can freeze it to death.
Drench the nest with soap water
Another home remedy for wasps is the dousing of its nest with soapy water and it is highly effective for nests that are either under the ground or in the groove of a tree. Mix a soap solution and pour it over the nest, preferably hot, and seal the entrance of the location with a boulder or cover it with dirt. The wasps will die choking in the soap solution
The home remedies may be good for a small colony of wasps but not effective for large nests and difficult to access places. It is better to take professional help and your best chances to remove them from your backyard effectively is the expert services of BBPP, the best pest control Thornhill. You can contact them on phone number 647-910-6315 and they will provide you with a free quote for backyard inspection and wasp extermination.