Prevention is Key in Centralia Wasp Control

How to Know You Need Centralia Wasp Control

Wasps are invasive, and their presence is usually fairly obvious. Unlike other types of pests, such as mice, you will likely be able to detect a wasp problem very quickly once it has developed. Even if you do not see the nest right away, you will likely see many wasps flying around. If you have only seen the insects, start looking for a nest under your eaves, around outside lights, behind shutters, and in sheds. If you suspect that you have a wasp nest in your attic, you should be very careful when entering the area, so you do not disturb the nest.

If you do find a nest,  you should also look for any damage the wasps may have caused. When creating their nest, wasps will chew through wood and use it as building material. It is important to identify this type of damage so you can repair it as quickly as possible.

Once you have identified the problem, it is then critical to call a Centralia wasp control. Due to the fact that wasps become so aggressive when they feel threatened, trying to remove the nest yourself could result in real harm. A professional will know how to remove the problem safely and if necessary, locate the nest for you.

How to Prevent Wasp Problems

Ideally, you would never have to deal with a wasp problem at all. Fortunately, that is sometimes possible if you follow a few prevention tips, including:

• Keep garbage bins securely sealed: Wasps are known scavengers and they will eat just about anything they can. Garbage has many of the nutrients wasps like and need and so, trash is particularly attractive to them. Garbage is also readily available, particularly when trash cans are left outside. All waste cans should have lids that fit tightly and securely so wasps cannot get inside, and to limit the smell, which could also attract the insects.
• Seal off areas of access: Wasps do typically tend to stay outdoors but sometimes, they make their way inside. To keep wasps outside where they belong, seal off any areas they could use to access the inside of your home. Look for cracks and holes around doors, windows, foundations, and around utility vents. Wasps could use these to make their way inside.
• Soap and water: Using a mixture of soap, water, and peppermint oil, spray the outdoor areas of your home where wasps are most likely to build a nest. Soap clogs the holes that wasps need to breathe and so, they try to avoid it. Like many other pests, the smell of peppermint is also a deterrent to wasps.

Even the best prevention tips are unfortunately not always enough to keep wasps away. When that is the case, a Centralia wasp control company can eliminate the problem for you.