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Keeping wasps away when you’re outdoors may seem like an insurmountable task, but you’ve actually got a ton of options at your disposal. From simple preventative measures to full-blown nest removal, we’ve compiled a list of solutions for you. Keep in mind, if you suspect there’s a wasp nest nearby and you can’t find it (or it’s underneath your porch and you can’t reach it), contact a professional exterminator. They’ll be able to handle the problem for you.
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QuestionWhere should I apply an insecticide if wasp nests are inside the wall cavity?Chris Parker is the Founder of Parker Eco Pest Control, a sustainable pest control service in Seattle, Washington. With over seven years of experience, Chris specializes in Integrated Pest Management and doesn’t use any chemicals for pest removal. He offers removal services for ants, rodents, fleas, spiders, wasps, and more. Chris is a certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator in Washington State and received his bachelor’s from the University of Washington.If the insecticide is a dry powder, you can put it directly into the wall void or apply it around the exterior of the hole they are using to climb in there.
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QuestionWhat can you use to get rid of wasps on the exterior of your home?Chris Parker is the Founder of Parker Eco Pest Control, a sustainable pest control service in Seattle, Washington. With over seven years of experience, Chris specializes in Integrated Pest Management and doesn’t use any chemicals for pest removal. He offers removal services for ants, rodents, fleas, spiders, wasps, and more. Chris is a certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator in Washington State and received his bachelor’s from the University of Washington.You can spray an eco-friendly product that contains peppermint oil. It is easy to use because you can reach up to 20 feet with the aerosol canister.
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- You can try using insect repellents if you’d like, but they don’t appear to be super effective at deterring wasps. [13] X Research sourceThanks
- Decoy wasp nests do not appear to work. There are no peer-reviewed studies on these, so feel free to try them if you’d like, but the logic doesn’t quite work. Many wasps will build nests in close proximity to other wasps, and not every variety of wasp is territorial enough to care about having neighbors. [14] X Research sourceThanks
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Warnings
- If you’re allergic to wasps, don’t try to handle a nest yourself. Call a professional and have them do it. If you do happen to be allergic and a wasp stings you, see a doctor immediately. [15] X Trustworthy Source American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology National professional organization of allergists, asthma specialists and immunologists that focuses on supporting and publishing research Go to sourceThanks
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References
- ↑ http://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES/pn7450.html
- ↑ https://academic.oup.com/ee/article/47/4/960/5035144
- ↑ https://www.sites.ext.vt.edu/schoolipm/ipmtechniques/documents/wasps.pdf
- ↑ https://www.sites.ext.vt.edu/schoolipm/ipmtechniques/documents/wasps.pdf
- ↑ Chris Parker. Founder, Parker Eco Pest Control. Expert Interview. 15 January 2021.
- ↑ https://www.clemson.edu/extension/beekeepers/fact-sheets-publications/yellow-jackets.html
- ↑ https://www.flick.com.au/blog/how-to-remove-a-wasp-from-your-home/
- ↑ Chris Parker. Founder, Parker Eco Pest Control. Expert Interview. 15 January 2021.
- ↑ https://www.beyondpesticides.org/resources/managesafe/choose-a-pest?pestid=23
- ↑ https://control-mosquitoes.com/keeping-wasps-and-hornets-away-from-the-house/
- ↑ Chris Parker. Founder, Parker Eco Pest Control. Expert Interview. 15 January 2021.
- ↑ https://entomology.ca.uky.edu/ef004
- ↑ http://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES/pn7449.html
- ↑ https://askentomologists.com/2020/07/14/do-wasp-nest-decoys-work/
- ↑ https://acaai.org/allergies/allergic-conditions/insect-sting-allergies/
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