When to Call a Hornet and Wasp Exterminator

Using DIY Remedies for Hornet & Wasp Removal

Treating the wasps and hornets individually is not a long-term solution, and treating nests can be dangerous! What options do you have for removing this threat to your property? Here’s Bugs Out Pest Control’s best advice for using DIY methods:

• If you are allergic to stinging insects of any kind, do not attempt to knock a nest down!
• Identify the wasp or hornet, so you know exactly which species you’re dealing with, and what their behaviors are. Identification can be tricky, unless you know a lot about stinging insects, so proceed carefully.
• If the nest isn’t that big (palm-sized or less), consider knocking it down yourself. If the nest is bigger than a fist, please do not attempt to knock it down. You need to call a professional!
• Knocking a nest down needs to be done very carefully. When their nest is threatened, wasps will do almost anything to defend and protect it.
• We don’t recommend using over-the-counter sprays because they can be hazardous for humans, and any animals that may feed on the dead insects.
• Never spray inside of your building.
• If you’re going to spray before you knock a nest down, spray at night or early in the morning, when wasps and bees are least active.
• Always wear protective gear, like long sleeves and pants. This can help you to avoid a sting.
• Make sure to properly dispose of the nest, as well as any dead wasps you see.
• And remember: Wasps are animals, and they’re highly unpredictable. Don’t take any chances, even if it looks like most of them are dead!