How do you know that it is wasps that have taken over your homes? You can identify them by their hairless bodies and unlike bees. Wasps are made of three prominent body components namely head, thorax and abdomen. Wasp’s waist is made of thin wispy cord and it joins the abdomen and head giving almost non-existent mid body appearance. Six legs are attached to the thorax and the two pair of wings is transparent and membrane like. Similar to all insects wasps too have important body features like mouth, sensors, eyes and segmented antennae. In female wasps the last segment of abdomen is modified into ovipositors for laying eggs. Body color of wasps and size will vary with type of wasps you have in your homes. Wasps irrespective of sizes are capable of delivering deadly stings that cause excruciating pain and allergies. If you find anything that resembles the above described appearance you should call professional pest control services like BBPP, the most efficient wasps removal Markham and get them removed before they cause harm.
There are three common type of wasps found in Canada and they are paper wasps, yellow jackets and hornets. You will also find mud dauber wasps that are less harmful because they are not as aggressive like the rest. Yellow jackets can be identified by their bold yellow, white and black markings on face and body. They are also little larger than paper wasps. Paper wasps are long legged and thick and have yellow reddish and black markings over the body. Mud daubers have very long bodies with distinct features like almost non-existent mid body which string like. Mud daubers are mostly black withgreenish tint unlike other wasps that are colorful.
Sign of wasp infestation
Wasps nests are easy to identify with their distinct paper made nests that look like honey comb. This is true with the paper wasps which makes them using wood fibers and saliva. Hornet’s nests are round and globe like with an opening on the top. Yellow jackets build nests underground and they use abandoned rodent burrows as nesting location. If you ever stung by a wasp while walking on the ground you can be sure that yellow jackets are around. They also use brushes and thickets to build nests. Knowing these wasps’ species will help in smooth removal of their nests.
Dangers associated with wasp nests
Wasp nest is the main reason why you get stung by wasps. Wasps are territorial hence do not allow anything or anybody come near their nests. When they sense that you have crossed the danger line they will come after you even when you are not making any aggressive move. They are very possessive about the nest and the area where it has been built and will defend them with aggression. Wasp’s bites or stings can be extremely painful and can even put you in hospital when they attack in a pack. The yellow jackets in particular get in to a frenzy when they see you near their nest and will come after you in a group and deliver multiple stings to your body which may put you in shock.
If you are sure about wasp infestation the first thing you will do is to call professional wasp removal services like BBPP, the top pest control Markham, and get them exterminated. You can contact them on phone number 647-910-6315 or sending mail to info@bbppcanada.com and get a free quote.