Wasps menace is real because they could choose your location to build their nest spring and continue to thrive till winter. It is a clear fact that they are not going anywhere till the onset of winter or the queen decides to quit. The nest may last for 4-5 months and numbers start coming down as it becomes severely cold and the queen goes in to hibernation. During spring and summer wasp’s activities are at peak and that is the time you should be careful and avoid any confrontation with them. Wasp’s stings are dangerous as they will cause excruciating pain and leave the spot red and swollen. Mob attack by wasps can leave you in shock and you may need emergency medical treatment to survive. Such is the ferocity of wasp attacks that you should immediately contemplate removing the nest before they do extensive damage to your family members’ health. You will need professional help such as BBPP the most effective wasps nest removal Richmond Hill to remove the nest.
How to prevent wasp infestation?
The best way to avoid wasp infestation is to deny entry. If you can prevent them from entering your homes you can certainly avoid the calamity. However it is not easy to stop wasps from entering homes because your home premises is too big to put up a barricade and deny entry to wasps. You certainly cannot put a screen across your portico or your outdoors as they are too big for them. However you can try the following tips to prevent wasp entry:
Block entry with mesh screen or caulk
Wasps can easily make it to the garden or your home outdoors but will need entry points to get inside the house and build nest. Use wire mesh or caulk to block holes and crevices in walls and foundation. You can stop wasp entry through windows by placing mesh screens, replacing broken window panes and sealing gaps under the door. If there are gaps in your roof or broken tiles you should repair immediately and make it wasp proof. Wasps are tiny and can easily get through tiny holes.
Do not leave food outside
Wasps are attracted to sugary food, drinks and meat. Remove meat smell and leftover food from the lawn after a party. Also remove cans and glasses used for consuming sweet drinks and dump them in to closed trash bins.
Clean kitchen remove food smell
Clean kitchen surfaces, dining table and food preparation slabs and remove food smell by wiping the surfaces with water mixed with a disinfectant and that should remove food smell. Do not leave food in the open and do not leave drink bottle or cans on the lawn or table.
Choose flower plants carefully
Bright colors attract wasps and they will swarm your garden if they find bright colored flowers. It is a well known factor that they seek flowers for nectar and bright colors are big attraction for wasps. Do not wear brightly colored shirt as it will attract the attention of wasps. Flowery scents or perfume can attract wasps and you might get stung by wasps.
Call for professional help
By taking these preventive steps you may be able to reduce the chances of wasps entering your home. These steps cannot shut out wasps completely so it is better advised to engage professional help such as BBPP, the best pest control Richmond Hill in town and for nearby towns to remove wasp infestation in your home. You can contact them on phone number 647 910 6315 or send mail to info@bbppcanada.com to get a free quote.