HOW TO GET RID OF WASPS SAFELY

Home » Home Improvement » Pest Control Join Sign in EzineArticles - Expert Authors Sharing Their Best Original Articles Custom Search Search Sameer Thawer Basic PLUS Author | 25 Articles Joined: September 25, 2014 Canada How to Get Rid of Wasps the Safe Way By Sameer Thawer | Submitted On October 06, 2017 Recommend Article Article Comments Print Article There is no doubt that wasps can be a nuisance and disturbance to home occupants. Getting rid of a nest, however, can be dangerous and even deadly if things go wrong. Getting rid of them in a safe way is essential as one homeowner in Thunder Bay, Ontario learned recently. "Fire crews were called to a home on Rockwood Avenue after a man poured gasoline on a nest and set it on fire, only to ignite his own home," reported CBC news. Obviously attempting to burn a nest is not the best way to remove it! Here are some tips for wasp control in the safe way. Consider a Wasp control professional A pest control professional is the best option for removing a nest especially if you are allergic to stings, or if the nest is in a difficult to reach location, such as inside a wall or attic or underneath a concrete slab. It is true that stings can be dangerous, even deadly if you are stung multiple times - even if you are not allergic to the stings! If you decide to remove the nest on your own, careful planning is required. Dress for the part In order to reduce the likelihood of being stung, it is important to wear protective clothing when you attempt to get rid of a wasp's nest. Try to cover all open areas of the body by wearing long jeans, socks and boots, a sweater with the hood pulled over your head and gloves. To protect the head and face, wrap a scarf around your neck and mouth and wear ski goggles or protective glasses over your eyes. Keep pets and children safe If you decide to use a pesticide spray or powder to kill them, it's important to make sure the area stays clear of small children or pets for at least for 24 hours. Dispose of any dead ones that you find on the ground near the nest as these killing products are extremely poisonous, and can be harmful to pets and children. Timing of year and time of day is important The best time in the year to destroy a nest is as early in the year as possible. In the spring, the nest is smaller and the wasps are less aggressive. Toward the end of summer, they are more aggressive as next year's queens are being born. If you do not find the nest until late summer or fall you may not need to destroy the nest at all. If freezing occurs in your area, the colony will die off naturally and you can easily dispose of the nest in the winter. Then make plans to prevent nesting on your property next year. If you are planning to get rid of a nest yourself, it is best to do it at night or in the very early morning. This is when the wasps are least active, so their reaction time is slower, and they are less aggressive. However, the surest way is to look for a professional in Wasp Control. Plan an escape route Before you spray the nest, plan an escape route and make sure the path to safety is clear, because they will quickly start to stream out of the nest while you spray and may swarm at you. Quickly take cover after targeting the nest and wait at least 24 hours before observing the nest to see if it is safe to approach and remove. Ecopest Inc. is a pest management company which provides pest control services in Alberta. Ecopest provides professionals trained to employ innovative and eco-friendly methodology in all aspects of pest control. If you want to control wasps yourself before using any spray or powders make sure your kids are safe. Wasp control in Edmonton through professionals is the best option to remove Wasp from your home. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/expert/Sameer_Thawer/2297356 0 Comments | Leave a Comment Did you find this article helpful? Happy Face0 Sad Face0 Viewed 3 times Word count: 579 Article Tools EzinePublisher Report this article Cite this article Stay Informed Subscribe to New Article Alerts: Home Improvement: Pest-Control Sameer Thawer Email Address Subscribe We will never sell or rent your email address. 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