How do I get rid of a wasp nest near my home?
Several species of stinging insects live in Oklahoma City, including paper wasps, yellowjackets, and bald-faced hornets. While the shape and placement of their nests varies, all of these stinging insects have a tendency to use our homes as a foundation to build their nests. Oftentimes, wasp nests are built beneath roof eaves, under decks, and inside of walls.
If you have a wasp nest near your home in Oklahoma City, your family is at a higher risk of being stung. If you want to get rid of the wasp nest before this happens, you have two options: remove the nest yourself or call a local pest control company. The former option is cheaper and may allow for a quicker removal, but also places you at risk of getting stung many times.
Should you decide to attempt a do-it-yourself wasp nest removal, wait until night when stinging insects enter a dormant state. From a safe distance, spray the wasp nest thoroughly with an insecticide. Be warned that wasps may emerge from the nest to defend it while you're doing this. Then, wait a few minutes for the insecticide to spread through the nest before attempting to remove it. If the nest is hanging from your roof or porch, knock it into a garbage bag and seal it immediately to prevent any surviving wasps from escaping. For ground nests, you may have to dig it up with a shovel.
For safer and more thorough wasp nest removal, contact a professional pest control company in the OKC area. Wasp exterminators can safely remove a wasp nest from your home without damaging your property or putting you at risk of getting stung. They can also inspect your property to identify any other wasp nests in the area that you may not have been aware of.
Contact Champion Pest & Lawn today if you're interested in our professional wasp nest removal services in the Oklahoma City area!