YELLOW JACKET EXTERMINATOR
Yellow jackets are a problem for any Doylestown property when provoked, because of their ability to attack with a fury. That means adults, children, and even pests can be at risk.
Although many home remedies exist, few, if any, are proven to provide tangible, long-term results for treating yellow jacket wasp issues.
WHAT DO YELLOW JACKET WASPS LOOK LIKE?
Yellow jackets are often confused for bumblebees because of their similar coloring. They are, in fact, very different in appearance upon closer examination. For example, yellow jackets have a long, thin body. Although they're yellow and black like a bumblebee, they have a barbed stinger which evokes a lot of pain.
Like bees, they have wings, legs, and antennae. The male yellow jackets are on the small side, with them measuring half an inch. The queens are considerably larger and measure three-fourths of an inch. The sleekness and shininess of the yellow jacket's body is also another giveaway about its identity.
YELLOW JACKETS VERSUS HORNETS
The distinct coloring of a yellow jacket makes it easy to differentiate from a reddish-brown wasp in color. Yellow jackets are yellow and black and much shinier. They both come from the same family of insects and have similar lifespans, though. The sterile females live 12-22 days, whereas the reproducing males live slightly longer to ensure conception occurs.
CAN YELLOW JACKETS STING MORE THAN ONCE?
The barbed stinger on a yellow jacket makes it so they can sting with great force more than once. Each sting gets progressively more painful to deal with physically. Avoiding coming into contact with a yellow jackets or their nests is sound advice
HOW MANY YELLOW JACKETS IN A NEST?
A yellow jacket nest can be massive in size. It can have between 500 to 15,000 cells and thousands of insects inside. When encountering a nest, caution should be taken to ensure that it is not disturbed to avoid a potential attack. disturb it. It's best to contact an exterminator as soon as you discover a nest on your property so you can take care of it safely and effectively.
TREATING YELLOW JACKETS
There isn't a single approach to treating yellow jackets. Several steps must occur to ensure that they don't come back with a vengeance.
TREATING EXISTING YELLOW JACKETS
While do-it-yourself-products are available, an experienced pest control provider knows how to get the greatest long-term results. Attempting to eliminate a yellow jacket issue without the proper tools and materials can prove dangerous and ineffective.
TREATMENTS TO PREVENT FUTURE OCCURRENCES
Without question, the most effective treatment for keeping yellow jackets away is to be strategic when you plant your home garden. You can use wormwood, thyme, spearmint, and lemongrass as natural deterrents. Essential oils such as peppermint can also keep pests away. None of these treatments are a given, though, meaning that you might have a beautiful garden and still discover yellow jacket nests around your garage and porch.
HOME REMEDIES FOR YELLOW JACKETS
There are many home remedies available for treating yellow jackets. Their effectiveness isn't proven, though, so it's always best to contact a pest control professional with your request for assistance. Preventing yellow jackets from entering the home through cracks, crevices, and gaps is essential. It keeps them outdoors where they belong.
HOW WE TREAT FOR YELLOW JACKET WASPS
Here at Newtown Termite & Pest Control, we use a multi-faceted approach for treating hornets and wasps that have become problematic for area homes and businesses. Our methodology involves making use of the most appropriate detection, prevention, and treatments methods available. By combining these measures, we ensure that your home or business remains free of wasps and hornets.
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