Best Ways to Keep Wasps Away

Wasps may be the most aggravating summertime pest. It seems that every time there’s an outdoor event there are also wasps close by. They can ruin your barbeques, picnics, or other outdoor activities. On top of their aggressive behavior, many people are allergic to wasps. If you see wasps around your home you’ll definitely want to work to keep them away. Luckily, Bee Smart Pest Control has the best techniques to keep wasps away.

Seal any Cracks or Crevices

Wasps love to find small spaces to squeeze into and make their hives. They can utilize cracks and crevices that lead into your home for this purpose. To avoid that, walk around your property and put caulk in any cracks or seems you find in your walls, eaves, and foundations. In addition to keeping wasps from nesting in your home, it also keeps all other types of pests out as well. In addition to cracks and seems, make sure to fix any holes in mesh screens.

Cover Sources of Food and Trash

Wasps are hunters, but they’re also scavengers. There is plenty of variety in what they eat, as well as what they can use in their hives. Sweet and sugary substances are brought back to the hive for the young wasps, while meats and protein packed foods are eaten by adult wasps. To avoid being a source for their scavenging, cover possible food sources as well as trash so they’re harder to access. When possible, seal these areas completely so that their scents aren’t caught by wasps.

Are DIY Solutions Effective?

Many people look for DIY solutions to avoid pests. Many solutions are temporary band-aid fixes that may help for a while, but aren’t nearly as useful as other solutions. Essential oils can, in some cases, prevent wasps from entering certain areas. However, you may have to reapply the oils frequently and the wasps may be able to ignore it. Most homemade anti-wasp solutions are less than effective. Wasp traps do a great job of killing wasps, but that isn’t going to stop the wasps from coming. Wasp reproduce fairly quickly, so it’s difficult to kill enough wasps to make a difference without attacking the hive directly. While many solutions aren’t entirely effective, there’s one that works everytime.

Call a Professional if You Have a Wasp Problem

While these methods are useful, they may not be entirely effective. If you want to make sure you don’t have a wasp problem, contact Bee Smart Pest Control. We offer many pest control programs to keep your home safe year-round, and Bee Smart Pest Control will help you get a personalized solution. Bee Smart Pest Control is a local business, so we understand the nuances of Colorado pest control and use chemicals that aren’t harmful to your family or pets. We pride ourselves on our safety and ability to relate to our customers on a personal level. Contact Bee Smart Pest Control online, or call us at 720-937-0527, to get a solution for your exact pest control problem today![