Wasps

Wasps cause a greater fear response than any other flying insect, and their reputation for causing harm is easy to understand. They swarm and sting with aggression when their nests are disturbed or when their space is invaded. Bakersfield and Kern County are home to several flying insects that sting. Paper Wasps and Yellow Jackets being the most common species. Different species require specific and targeted elimination and control methods, and proper professional identification of all flying insects is critical to choosing the correct methods and materials needed to get the job done correctly.

Wasps can be more dangerous than other common stinging insects like bees in that they have smooth stingers that allow them to sting their victims multiple times. Many carry potent venom, and humans and pets can be highly allergic to it. Typical sting reactions involve significant pain and swelling, and in extreme cases, several deaths are caused each year around the country. Vulnerable victims can experience anaphylactic shock after multiple stings, requiring immediate emergency medical care.

These pests usually live in nests made of paper they produce from chewing on wood and mixing it with their saliva. They build on and around the outside of buildings and other structures that allow both protection and easy access. Nests are usually found under the eaves of buildings, inside window and shutter structures, and inside gutters and open pipes. Covered items such as grills, boats, and yard and garage clutter also attract nesting activity. Wasps are continually looking for these safe places to build nests to be close to their food sources. Our homes and businesses are very attractive to them, as they eagerly feed on many of our normal food wastes. Sweet material such as ordinary trash and open soda cans will attract wasps through their very sensitive sense of smell. Outdoor cooking and dining also attract swarming activity from areas outside your property and can prompt closer nest building.

Nests are often hidden and difficult to see, and Yellow Jackets will use abandoned rodent holes to create underground nests. If you notice wasps flying around the ground, with no nest apparent, do not dig around looking for one. Instead, call us to come and investigate and properly examine any possible nesting spaces. You can rely on our professional experience and training to handle wasp eradication and control around your property. Going with a do-it-yourself approach is usually ineffective and can lead to a quickly escalating, dangerous situation. Each type responds differently to certain pesticides and trapping techniques, but you can always expect a fast and aggressive defensive response. Leave your pest situation to us, and we will handle the problem and allow you to use your property with peace of mind.

Blast Pest Control is the premier company for wasp elimination and control throughout the entire Bakersfield metro area. Make us your trusted partner for professional identification and removal of the different species of stinging insects found in our area. Contact us today for a free estimate for all of your pest control needs.