Wasps are vicious insects that sting for many reasons. Unlike bees or hornets, wasps get irritated very quickly and sting any human being without any apparent reason. In simple words, wasps don’t wait for you to reach their nest before deciding to attack you. They just do it even if you are walking by.
You may find a wasp flying around your home in Kitchener without being able to find any trace of their nest. Once the number of these wasps goes from one or two to five or six, it means they are social wasps. Other species of solitary wasps can be controlled in a much easier way. But the ones that live in colonies come at you with great confidence. They usually make their nests in places that are not very open. The outside of your attic, where you cannot easily reach, or any crevice that is easily accessible, can be their favourite spots.
It is essential to eliminate wasp nests from your home in Kitchener if you want to save yourself from these vicious creatures’ unnecessary intervention. Imagine your kids going out or your pet while there is an active wasp nest outside. Children don’t know how to protect themselves from wasps. Neither do children understand the dangers of a wasp’s sting. You may or may not have an allergy to the wasp venom, but you only find it out once you have been stung. There is not much you can do about it when a wasp already initiates its attack. Therefore, it is crucial to get rid of their nests as soon as you know there is one.
Should you remove the wasp nest on your own?
Of course, you should – but only if you live in a deserted area where there are no pest control services available. Or if the proof of your human strength lies only in removing the nest with your bare hands. Otherwise, there is no logical reason to do it on your own. Wasps don’t need many reasons to sting you, so if you try to get into their most secure region – their nest, you are risking your life. Unless you have a suit that almost looks like an astronaut’s gear, you should never even think about messing with the wasp nest on your own. The best solution is to call a professional exterminator or the pest control service that can handle wasp nests. They have professional tools and their own methods to handle the situation in a safe manner.
Don’t try setting the wasp nest on fire
Many DIY tutorials suggest that you set the wasp nest on fire to get rid of them completely. There are certain dangers in doing so. First of all, wasps are not very lazy. As soon as they feel the slightest disruption, they will quickly come out of the nest. And when they find you as the culprit of doing such a heinous act of burning their home, they will not at all spare you. The material of the wasp nest is similar to cardboard and can quickly catch fire. This means if the nest is attached to any surface of your home, you will damage that as well.
Final Thoughts
While you can try many DIY methods to remove the wasp nest that is safer than the others, no DIY method can ensure the complete safety of you and your home. It is much better to spend some money on a professional pest control service than to risk your well-being.