Imagine: you have just sat down in the garden, an annoying wasp flies around your glass. In a short time, the number expands and the wasps settle down on the food that is ready for the barbecue that evening. Not surprising, since there are currently 68 percent more wasps in our country than last year. That also means that there are more wasp nests to be found in your area. This can cause you a lot of trouble. What to do about wasps? Pest control service Van der Velden will visit within 24 hours to remove a wasp nest. This way you can quickly get rid of all inconveniences!
Wasp infestation 2019: the biggest wasp infestation ever
We have never experienced it before in the Netherlands: a wasp plague. In large parts of our country, many or very many wasps are found. So we can safely say that we are dealing with a wasp infestation. Why is this? You probably remember that we had a long hot summer last year. This allowed the queens to feed well and continued to mate. The mild winter that followed was very pleasant for the wasps so that they could continue to live. As if that wasn’t enough, summer also started early this year. In short: the Netherlands is currently a paradise on earth for the wasp.
From egg to nest
Every spring, new wasp nests are built by the queens. After all, they are the strongest. In the incipient wasp nest, made of finely chewed wood, they lay their eggs. When the nests are finished, the wasps come out to look for food, from then on they can cause a nuisance. Because there is less and less food to be found, they become more aggressive and are more likely to sting. It’s hard to say when the wasp season will end. This depends on weather influences such as a lot of wind, lower temperatures and rain.
All consequences at a glance
Although wasps are useful animals for nature, they can cause (permanent) damage. Namely, they can:
- Stab. No less than 6 to 7 times if they are really aggressive! People who are allergic to the poison can even suffer from choking symptoms, with all the consequences that entails.
- Spreading bacteria. Because they look for food in waste bins, they take bacteria with them that they then leave behind on your food.
- Destruction of your home. When there is a wasp nest in the cavity wall, insulation material is eaten away to build the nest. Your garden furniture is not safe either. They gnaw away small pieces of wood for the construction of the nest. The damage is minimal, but still, the furniture can look rougher over time.
What to do about wasps?
A common reaction when seeing a wasp is to beat around. Unfortunately, this exacerbates the situation because wasps become aggressive and start stinging. There are other ways to keep them at bay.
For example, use strong smells and smoke, wasps don’t like this. Essential oils, powerful frankincense and cloves are a good solution for that reason. Although it is difficult to get them away from your food, you can place a container of sweets (fresh fruit) a little further away. This way you keep the wasps away from your own food.
Incipient wasp nest
Do you hear a low hum coming from the corner of your shed? Does the number of wasps in the garden increase in a short period of time when you are eating? Or do you see a paper ball hanging? Then you are probably dealing with a hornet’s nest. These can be found in places in and around the house where the nest is protected from various weather influences. Common places are a wasp nest in the ground, in small holes and crevices, tree trunks, shrubs, sheds, under a gutter and a wasp nest in cavity wall.
What to do about wasp nest?
If you think you are dealing with a hornet’s nest, look for the flight path. If all goes well, this will end up at the wasp nest. What to do in case of wasp nest? Above all, stay calm. Above all, do not get started with a wasp pesticide yourself, by drowning the nest, smoking it out, smashing it or sealing the hole. This will only make the problem worse and it poses serious risks. The wasps will become aggressive and sting in large numbers. Call a professional pest control company such as Van der Velden immediately who can control the nest with a professional wasp pesticide.
Remove hornet’s nest? Van der Velden will visit you within 24 hours!
Due to the wasp infestation 2019, there is a good chance that you are suffering from a wasp nest in your area. In that case, never try to remove the nest yourself. Incorrect removal poses major health risks! Immediately call in the Van der Velden pest control service to have the nest professionally controlled. We will contact you within 24 hours after your request. Please contact us via call me back. You can also reach us via the contact form. Request a quote, get the costs and make an appointment right away. We control wasp nests in Amsterdam, Amstelveen, Almere, Haarlem, IJmuiden, Hoofddorp, Uithoorn, Utrecht and ‘t Gooi, among others. With Van der Velden Pest Control Service, you will no longer be bothered by the annoying wasp infestation.
