Controlling Wasp And Hornets

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Are Wasps or Hornets a problem for you?

About this time of the year Wasps and Hornets are becoming a problem for many people. These dangerous pests can be destructive, their stings are very painful and can be fatal for people who is allergic.

Controlling Hornets and other Wasps should be done early in the morning, or in the evening. At night, the nest will not be too active. It is important to be careful to not disturb, shake or disturb the nest. Evans Pest Control utilizes a variety of control methods for Hornets and Wasps, but a spray of Aerothor, done carefully is effective under many circumstances. Call Evans Pest Control at (267) 582-2687 to learn more about how to deal with Hornets and Wasps.

1. Care should be taken when spraying directly on trees and bushes with the product, spraying as little as possible. If you spray on a house, it is recommended that you clean the area the next day, because of its oil base.
2. When controlling hornets, it is imperative to wear protective equipment that should include a bee hat, a heavy long-sleeved shirt, coveralls, eye wear, and gloves.
3. Locate the wasp nest by examining all protected areas in the vicinity of wasp activity. Just removing the wasp nest will not resolve the problem, because surviving wasps will build a new nest.
4. The best process is to treat the wasp nest in the early morning hours when all the workers and the queen are present. Spraying into hornets’ nests should be done in the early morning, or at night. They are far less aggressive and are all at home. This tactic maximizes the effect of the pesticide application by killing most of the wasps. If treatment is made at night, avoid opening a light on the nest.
5. Daytime treatments are successful when the wasp nest is treated, or if the wasps present on the nest are killed. Then, the wasp nest is removed, and the attachment area treated. Returning workers looking for the wasp nest contact the residual and die. Complete the job by removing the wasp nest, particularly if it is in an attic, wall void, etc. This service prevents additional infestations by other pests.
6. After treatment of a wasp or hornet’s nests, continue to look after the area for signs of activity.

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