Wasps build nests close to human settlements namely homes and their exteriors. When it gets cold outside wasps scramble for safe abodes and find human homes comfortable, cozy and resourceful. The exodus starts at the onset of winter and infestation continues throughout till the end of cold and by the time most of wasps would have died excepting a fitter queen wasp. They build nests on the wall, attic, overhangs, trees, barn etc and wall corners are their favorite as they offer protected space for building nests. Before you figure out what should be done about the wasp nest on your wall you should understand why wasps are attracted to your home. If they have come and built a full blown nest, then it is time for you to call expert exterminators like BBPP, the best wasps control Mississauga and get rid of the nest safely.
What attracts wasps to your home?
Safe Abode
One of the primary reasons for wasps to choose your home is a safe and sound shelter. Your insulated walls, hidden cracks and crevices, and cavities in the foundation and wood make your home a viable candidate for nesting. Most of the male wasps die by fall after impregnating the queen, and she takes charge of building a safe nest in a protected area. Homes are highly attractive prospects for the purpose and the queen to hibernate through winter.
Availability of insects
Wasps are carnivorous and they hunt food during spring when it gets warm. Your garden and home surround may offer them with insects like worms, caterpillar and spiders that wasps relish. Wasps largely control the insect population in the garden by hunting them and using them as food.
Leftovers on your table
Leftover meat is another reason why wasps like to live in your house. Wasps are fond of protein rich foods and they find them in the meat you left on the plate overnight. People also like to setup BBQs in their garden and grill meat. This hugely attracts wasps and the reason for them invading your home.
Sweet and sugary foods
Besides meat, wasps also feed on sugary foods and they will dive in to your soda can and sugary drinks given a chance. They latch on to ripe fruits in your garden that have fallen from the tree or a half eaten fruit on the tree. They aggressively hunt for sugary foods when meat becomes scarce outside. Any opened and left over can with sugary drinks is feast for them.
Bright and Colorful flowers
Wasps are attracted to bright colored flowers. The bigger the better and they love the sweet smell of the flower and the nectar they have to offer to wasps and bees. Even if you are wearing a sweet smelling scent or perfume you could become their target.
For the above said reasons wasps invade human’s homes and build nests in protected places. You can identify the wasps by the design of their nests. If it is honeycombed design with umbrella shape you can safely assume that it is yellow jackets or paper wasps. If the nest is globular and has a single opening then it is hornet’s nest. Gather this information and convey it to expert wasps’ removal agents like BBPP, most effective Pest Control Mississauga and they will remove it from your walls. This is the only effective thing you can do after you spot a nest in your home, because attempting to remove nest on your own will end in catastrophe. Call the number 647-910-6315 or send email to info@bbppcanada.com to get in touch with BBPP and get a free quote.