Wasp Activity Peaks in Summer
If you’ve noticed more wasps around your home lately, you’re not imagining things. Lamp Pestproof & Wildlife Control helps homeowners in the Mid-Ohio Valley understand why wasps are so aggressive this time of year, especially during mid-to-late summer when colonies reach their largest size. What started as a single queen in the spring may now contain hundreds of workers protecting the nest and searching for food. That’s why encounters with wasps tend to increase dramatically during July and August.
Where Wasps Like to Build
Many nests are hidden in places homeowners use every day:
- Under decks
- Beneath porch roofs
- Around playsets
- Inside sheds
- Under eaves and overhangs
- Behind shutters
Because these nests are often concealed, many people discover them only after someone gets stung, which is one reason homeowners need to know why wasps are so aggressive this time of year.
How to Avoid Problems
A few simple steps can help:
- Keep outdoor trash containers closed
- Pick up fallen fruit
- Avoid leaving sugary drinks outside
- Inspect outdoor structures regularly
- Watch for steady wasp traffic entering and leaving one area
When Professional Help Makes Sense
A nest located near a doorway, patio, deck, playground, or outdoor seating area can quickly become a safety concern. Professional treatment from Lamp Pestproof & Wildlife Control eliminates the nest safely and helps protect your family from unwanted stings during the busiest part of summer.
Our team also helps protect homes and businesses throughout the Mid-Ohio Valley from a wide range of pest problems throughout the year. From wasps, ants, spiders, and cockroaches to rodents and other unwanted invaders, professional pest control focuses on finding the source of the problem, treating it properly, and helping reduce future activity around your property.
Keep your yard safer for cookouts, playtime, and everyday outdoor use. Call Lamp Pestproof & Wildlife Control at (304) 424-5267 or toll-free at 800-547-7378 to schedule service. Follow us on Facebook. We can treat wasp problems before they get worse and explain why wasps are so aggressive this time of year.