When it comes to the large variety of pests in Florida, wasps can be one of the most troubling. They can be found practically everywhere and their very existence is enough to make the skin crawl. After all, when a nest is present, wasps isn’t far away. And when there are wasps, there is the threat of wasp stings.
There are thirty thousand species of this nasty pest. The two most common species of wasp, the yellow jacket and the hornet, are social in nature. This means that when you find one, you can be certain that there are more wasps nearby. In Florida, it is also likely that you will be pestered two other flying pests—the paper wasp and the cicada killer.
When it comes to wasps, there are certain things to keep in mind. First, you should understand that the wasp is for the most part, not the type of pest that is going to attack you for no reason. Much like bees, wasps will only sting if they feel threatened. If you do not bother them, you give them no reason to feel threatened and they are likely to leave you alone. When they do sting however, because of their social nature, they can sting in large numbers. When stung by one, it is likely that you will be stung by others. And if you are allergic to wasp stings, this can present a rather serious medical problem.
If you see a wasp nest, it is time to take action. You should never, under any circumstance, attempt to remove a wasp nest on your own. This procedure is one that will upset the wasps inside of the nest, which will only make your chances of being stung even higher. This is a job that should be left to the professionals.
Slug-A-Bug, a leading pest control company, is fully equipped to handle wasp removal in a professional, and safe way. While most wasps will not attack unless they feel threatened, it is still a great idea to take care of wasp infestation sooner rather than later. By doing so, you can rest assured that there are no wasps around to feel threatened enough to sting.