Safely Getting Wasps under Control

Wasps are a huge nuisance when they nest on your land or your property but they can also be dangerous when they are provoked or threatened. While some pests can be more easily and safely dealt with by property owners, getting rid of a wasp nest is not something to treat lightly. There have even been deaths from so many wasp stings when people have not done it right. People also have made dangerous choices like the man who lost his whole home to a fire when he poured gas on the nest and set it alight. Here are some tips on safe wasp control Surrey or where you.

Hire a professional pest control company

The best option for wasp control Langley or anywhere is to call in professionals with experience and gear and skill. That is especially needed if you or anyone else there is allergic to wasp stings, or if the nest is very hard to reach. Multiple stings can be dangerous even if you do not think you are allergic. Should you choose to tackle it yourself you to treat it seriously and plan carefully.

Dress appropriately

If you do decide to try a removal yourself, make sure you are wearing the right clothing. Cover up, wear jeans, thick socks, boots and a sweater with a hood you can pull up. Wear gloves too whatever the weather is like. For your face, you can wrap a scarf around your neck and face and put on protective glasses or ski goggles for your eyes.

Keep children and pets away and safe

Pets and children are at risk when there is a nest close by. Not only that, whatever you use to treat the nest is likely dangerous for them too. Keep them away for longer than you might think to be sure it is safe. Even dead wasps can be a risk so remove the dead bodies.

Consider the time of year and even day

The best time of year to take out wasp nests is the Spring when the wasps are not as aggressive and the nest is small. By the end of summer, the queens are being born and the wasps are a lot more aggressive and more numerous. That is the worst time. Should you find a nest in Autumn you could opt to leave it as if it gets cold enough the nest will die and then you can get rid of the nest more safely. For safer wasp control Surrey and elsewhere do the work very early in the morning or even at night when the wasps are not as active. This means they are less aggressive and slow to react.

Have an escape planned, just in case

Make sure before you do anything that you have an escape route and that is clear so that should you get swarmed you will not trip when you retreat and take cover. You should wait a minimum of 24 hours before you approach again.

The best wasp control Langley that is safe and most effective though will always be to hire a professional pest company.