Most common types of wasps in Toronto
In North York and Toronto the most common types of wasps are the following:
Yellow Jackets
Bald face hornets
Paper wasps
With the regular buzzing and stream of wasps that are heading in and out, it has become pretty clear to you that you have a wasp nest in the tree next to your
house, or attached to your home. For most homeowners, this is a little too close for comfort when it comes to avoiding getting stung by a wasp – and it might be time for a removal strategy.
Why do I have a wasp’s nest?
Before taking any drastic removal steps, it’s important to evaluate why the wasps have chosen to make the nest at your home in the first place. If it is a prime nesting spot, such as under the eaves of your house, or on a large branch on a tree, removing the nest may not be enough – they’ll soon be back. In addition to nest removal, it’s important to also know what measures to take for prevention. This is something that a professional wasp nest removal service can expertly assist you with.
What do I need to know about wasps in Toronto?
With several different types of wasps which may be living near your home and building their nests, you do need to educate yourself on some basic facts on these buzzing invaders:
Types
There are
different types of wasps, and the type you have dictates what type of nest they
build and the risk they present to you in terms of their aggression (and
likeliness to sting!) The bald face hornets that are black and white are the most aggressive when defending their territory and the paper wasps can be the least aggressive.
Nest
Each type
of wasp builds a different nest in different places. For example, yellow jacket
wasps build a nest that looks like a deformed
sphere, covered in a paper like casing, containing a single opening. This is
different from paper wasps, which form a nest that looks like a beehive with
combs. For example the german yellowjackets can build a nest between a weep hole or a crack in the side of your home or in the ground. The bald face hornets are generally strictly aerial mainly found the side of house like an alcove or on a tree.
Lifestyle
Wasps
are less active at night, making this a more ideal time to undertake a wasp nest removal challenge! Throughout the day the wasps are most active bring food back to nest to feed the colony
Can a wasp nest removal in Toronto be done by myself?
While it is typically advised to call in professionals when it comes to removing a nest (remember: they sting!), in certain cases, when it is safe to do so, you can try to remove the nest yourself. Only attempt to remove the wasp nest alone if it is of manageable size and something you could remove all at one time – wasps get a bit upset when half their house is destroyed, so it’s all or none for these guys! Make sure that by removing it, you are in fact eliminating the problem (as discussed above), and check to ensure it is not too close to your home or a public area. Finally, only attempt the process if you have the proper equipment and knowledge to tackle the procedure as safely and efficiently as possible.
If you’re uncertain or feel hesitant to try to tackle the problem on your own, don’t delay in calling a wasp nest removal professional from Power Pest Control to help you with the job.
How do I remove a wasp nest fast from my Toronto home?
Before you go begin, double check to make sure you aren’t dealing with yellow jacket wasps or a particularly large nest, and then complete the following:
Get
Prepared
Start by obtaining wasp nest removal pesticide, found at your local hardware store. There are several options
available, depending on the type of wasps you are dealing with and how you are
going to carry out the procedure. From there, invest in special full-coverage
clothing. To ensure you are adequately protected during the procedure you
should be sure to have protective goggles, as well as a hat or hood to cover
your head. Wear long pants, a long
sleeve turtleneck, closed toed shoes, and wrap a scarf around any other areas
of your face that are exposed.
Choose a night to carry out the
procedure. Wasp nest removal must be done in the dark, at night, not necessarily because the wasps will be asleep,
but because they are less active at night. In addition, it is more likely that all
the wasps have gone home for the night, so if you do it in the evening, you
will have a greater chance at eliminating the whole crew. When night falls, don your protective gear,
making sure you have long sleeves, long pants and adequate covering for your
face, head, and neck. Remove children
and pets from the area and avoid using light if you can, as this will awaken
the wasps.
Get
It Done
When you
have everything in place and are ready to proceed, stand off to one side and
spray the insecticide on the nest. The insecticide works by suffocating the
wasps, so you should start to see them drop out of the nest if the process has
been successful. Once done, leave the nest there for a few days, checking to
make sure you don’t see any more activity, and then knock the nest down and
dispose of it.
While it sounds simple and
straight forward, the truth is, wasp nest removal is always a bit unknown, because it is hard to know how the wasps are going to react.
Ideally the process will go smoothly, but far too often it ends in stings, a half-eliminated nest, and a brigade of angry wasps that leave you afraid to leave your house for days.
If this doesn’t sound like the outcome you were hoping for – or if things with your DIY wasp nest removal went differently than you planned - it’s best to call in your local North York wasp nest removal service and let the professionals do their job. Here at Power Pest, we’re the experts. Passionate about what we do and committed to helping you solve all your pest problems in the most efficient way, we have what you need when it comes to hiring a wasp nest exterminator. Providing timely, efficient service, we’ll come to your house, address the problem, and immediately start taking steps to eradicate it. Furthermore, we make every effort to use non-toxic chemicals and natural methods whenever
possible, and simply want you to have your house and yard back to normal.
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