Wasp menace can be highly disturbing to a household as the insects have the reputation of delivering painful stings to inhabitants. Wasps stings can be painful and can cause allergy in people who are averse to wasps venom. This being the scenario it is has become necessary that you know the type of wasp infestation you are likely to be infested with. In Canada you get four common types of wasps namely paper wasps, yellow jackets, hornets and mud daubers or solitary wasps. The first three or social wasps hence tend to build nests near homes thus pose more danger. Solitary wasps or mud daubers being non-social have lesser threat towards inhabitants. Whatever infestation you have in your home it is better advised to remove it immediately and call experts like BBPP, professional wasp control Maple to accomplish it.
The 4 common wasps in Canada
Identifying the wasps will help in the process of wasp extermination so read the following carefully so you understand what you are facing when the infestation takes place.
Paper Wasps
Paper wasps measure around 0.75-inch and are covered with black, yellow and reddish brown bands around body. They build nests near human habitant and shun trees and outdoors. They mostly seek sheltered areas to build the nests and the nests may contain anywhere between 100-200 wasps in a nest. The nests are build with paper like material and are usually in honeycomb design with umbrella shape. It usually hangs from a stack attached to solid ground. Paper wasps are dangerous and will attack even if you do not provoke it.
Yellow jackets
Yellow jackets have menacing presence and with their black and yellow strips around body they also look intimidating, more than paper wasps. They are of similar size and are not fond of pollination. They usually hunt for insects, spiders and caterpillars in vegetation which also make them carnivorous. They like to eat meat and sugary foods thus will seek them out when out on your lawn and picnicking. They are capable of delivering multiple stings and can generate pain and trauma in high degrees.
Hornets
Hornets by looks are bald and hairless but are larger than other wasps and slower in movement. Giant hornets can be as long as 2-inches and round in girth. Hornets are not known for their aggressiveness but they are capable of delivering lethal blows to human when provoked and even cause death by a bunch of them. Their nests look like football and are made up of papery walls with a entry point on the upper side. Inside they build hundreds of cells to store their young and food.
Mud Daubers or Solitary Wasps
Mud daubers or solitary wasps are known for their wasp waist which is almost non-existent. These are not social wasps and they build single nests where they put their larva and the food they have hunted for them. They build multiple cells in a line and are easy to identify. They hardly attack without provocation but can spoil the appearance of your walls, door and window frames, ceilings and other places with their mud nests.
Only these 4 are the most commonly found wasps in Canada and you may have them in your homes or gardens in Maple. The first thing you do when you detect their presence is to call expert pest control Maple such as BBPP, the most effective in wasps removal in the town and nearby towns. You can use the number 647-910-6315 or send message to info@bbppcanada.com to get in touch with them and also get a free quote for their service.