Have a wasp infestation controlled by professionals
Every spring it’s party time again. You are sitting on a sunny terrace with friends enjoying a cold drink or ice cream and suddenly hear a loud buzz. Wasps like to be seen in sunny weather and are attracted to any kind of sweets. Many people are frightened by these insects and don’t know what to do. It is important that you are always on the lookout when you see wasps. A hornet’s nest may be closer than you think. In this article you can read all about wasps. From characteristics to recognizing a wasp infestation to finally controlling wasps.
When do wasps occur?
As described above, wasps can already be found in the spring. Their presence lasts until the end of the summer. In the spring, young wasp queens build a nest. Of course, they do this in a sheltered place because they don’t want to be disturbed during this process. Favourite places are attics and attics, cavity walls, under roof tiles, in hollow trees, old mouse holes, in machines and seams and cracks in houses. Wasp nests are only inhabited for 1 year.
Where are wasps found and where are they attracted?
The whole of the Netherlands has to deal with wasps. In spring and summer, as mentioned, you can’t escape these flying insects. They are especially fond of sweets. Think of ice creams and soft drinks, but also (apple) pie and honey.
Wasps: irritating but also useful
Although wasps can be very annoying, they are also very good pest controllers. They like to chase other flying insects such as houseflies, gadflies and flesh flies. In addition, wasps also attack mosquitoes when they encounter them.
How dangerous are wasps really?
Wasps can be extremely dangerous. When you are in the flight path of their nest, you are screwed. Wasps then react very aggressively and do everything they can to chase away the ones present. They do this by stabbing you a lot. By yourself and/or with several wasps. You can get all kinds of nasty reactions from these stitches. So always stay away from a hornet’s nest!
When you sit on a terrace, you have less to fear from a wasp. If you let them fly or chase them away in a calm way, they will not sting easily. Only when you panic and try to chase away the wasp in a (too) busy way can it become aggressive. So stay calm when you encounter a wasp.
A wasp sting can be very painful and in some cases dangerous. Especially when a victim is stabbed in the mouth. In the event of a wasp sting, make sure that the poison is sucked out of your body with special tools. You can get these at a pharmacy or drugstore. Do you experience other symptoms besides swelling? Then act quickly and consult a doctor. Wasp venom can be more dangerous than you think.
How can I keep wasps at bay myself?
There is little you can do about a wasp infestation yourself. Purchasing a bee’s beak is one of the options to prevent a wasp infestation. You place a bee’s beak in open joints of your home so that wasps and other insects cannot nest in it. Beebeaks can be placed in existing homes and buildings. You hardly see it and in terms of costs, you don’t have to leave it either.
Under no circumstances should you try to remove a hornet’s nest yourself! Stings, allergic reactions and all their consequences do not in any way outweigh the costs of having a wasp nest professionally controlled by a pest controller. To combat a hornet’s nest, call Van der Velden and prevent serious accidents!
Recognizing wasp infestation
Recognizing a wasp infestation is not very difficult. There are several signs that can help you recognize a wasp infestation. You can recognize a wasp infestation by the amount of wasps around your home or building. If these are large numbers, there is a good chance that there is a wasp nest somewhere near your home or building. Buzzing can also give away a hornet’s nest. This is a unique and special sound. So you will soon realize that it is not a single wasp! In addition, a paper ball can also betray the presence of a hornet’s nest. A clear paper ball in the corner of a room betrays the presence of a nest. In the evening, wasps sit in their nests and pose no danger. However, stay away from it during the day!
Wasp control: call in a pest controller!
We can’t put it often enough. When it comes to wasp control, call in an expert! To remove a wasp nest, we follow these steps:
- Determination of where the nest is, high or low;
- Is there an entry route visible or not;
- Determination of whether standing can be combated or with the help of a ladder;
- Inspector arrives on site to eradicate the hornet’s nest with protective clothing;
- The entry route is injected with a pesticide by means of a 3 bar pressure.
We can help you within 24 hours in the field of wasp control. So don’t wait any longer and call in Van der Velden Control Service! We guarantee wasp control. After 2 weeks, our approach guarantees that all wasps are dead. Read more about wasp control here.
Want to know more about wasps and wasp control? Get in touch with Van der Velden!
Would you like to know more about wasps and wasp control? Please contact pest control company Van der Velden. Our pest controllers have years of experience in combating wasp nests and are therefore happy to help you with a wasp infestation. Call 085 – 0290 760 and make an appointment!
