As temperatures warm up, wasps start becoming much more active around homes in the Willamette Valley. This time of year, queens are out looking for places to build new nests, which means a small problem can turn into a much bigger one if it is not handled early.
I was reminded of that today while servicing a customer’s home and knocking down more than 25 active wasp nests. Most of the nests were still on the smaller side, but that is exactly why early treatment matters. Catching nests now is a lot easier than waiting until they are larger, more established, and full of aggressive workers.
The most common stinging insect we deal with in this area is the paper wasp. They like to build around eaves, rooflines, sheds, covered entryways, and other protected spots around the home. We also regularly deal with yellow jackets and bald-faced hornets, both of which can become more defensive as the season goes on.
One thing many homeowners do not realize is that old nests and new nest starts should both be addressed. With our basic pest control service, I knock down active nests, remove old nest buildup when possible, and treat the areas to help reduce the chances of wasps coming right back to the same spots.
If you are already starting to notice wasp activity around your home, now is the best time to get ahead of it before nests grow and stinging insect pressure gets worse later in the season.
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