Wasp stings can cause potentially life-threatening allergic reactions in some individuals. This is why wasp control is vital. Our company offers proven pest control solutions in the Ottawa area.
Types Of Wasps
There are around 20,000 different species of wasps. Most do not sting people as they are solitary. The ones that do sting humans are social types. These species include yellow jackets, paper wasps, mud daubers, hornets, and more.
Common Wasps Behavior
Wasps colonies are started by a single queen wasp every year. Colonies will increase in size as the year progresses. Some may be as numerous as 25,000 in a single colony. As the temperature falls, the queens will have to search for a location to hibernate and leave their nests as a result. Wasp populations decrease dramatically in the fall and winter times.
Wasps construct hives similar to bees. These hives generally hang from structures both natural and man-made such as trees and buildings. Wasps must rebuild their homes every year because their nests will fall apart during the winter. This means that as they rebuild their homes every year, it may possibly be in a new location.
Some species, such as the yellow jacket, build their nests on the floor. These nests are more durable than the hanging nests. However, this is more dangerous for humans because of the potential to step on these nests.
Why Do Wasps Sting
There are several reasons for this behavior. Wasps are territorial and will defend their nests to the death. Once an intruder is found to have entered their area, wasps will retaliate. This is because they are defending their offspring within their nests. Wasp larvae are a nutritious source food for many wild predators such as bears and raccoons.
Only females can sting. A wasp will release a pheromone, which is a chemical used to communicate with its species, in order to warn other wasps in their colony that there is a dangerous situation.
A human that has entered the wasps’ territories are automatically seen as a threat. Any wasps in the vicinity will attack and release a warning signal to other wasps. This causes the colony to swarm around the individual until wasps consider the danger to be over or when the wasps die.
How To Tell A Wasp From A Bee
Wasps are commonly mistaken for honey bees. Although both are flying insects with yellow coloring on their bodies, bees and wasps differ in their appearances and behaviors. Bees have a fuzzy body with yellow and black stripes. A honey bee has only one stinger and will die as a result of losing it. Whereas, wasps can sting multiple times because they do not lose their stingers.
Professional Wasp Control
We have operated in the Ottawa region for years and helped numerous families with their wasps infestation problems on their property. Our technicians are professional experts at eliminating wasps. Call now to receive a free general quote over the phone and get an immediate booking for service. We will be happy to answer any questions. Ottawa,ON Wasp Control Exterminator call (613) 209-1880.
