Virginia Wasp Removal

So you have noticed that you have wasps in your home. Unlike bees, wasps are not good pollinators and do not make honey or help plants it. Due to this, we do not relocate wasps, but rather exterminate them. Wasps get aggressive when you go near their nest, or disturb them. The issue is that Wasps tend to nest near areas where humans frequent such as decks, furniture, alcoves about doors, or anywhere that has sharp corners which are everywhere in human architecture.

Wasps like bees have venom while painful are not life-threatening on their own. However, unlike bees, wasps can sting multiple times in a row, and if you disturb a nest, you will trigger a swarm and have to deal with multiple them. Due to their aggressive nature, and can sting multiple times, wasps are a much greater issue than bees.

Wasps can cause a large amount of damage to your home if they can get inside. When wasps make their hives they tend to fill up a large amount of space adding a lot of heat and weight. And when you have wasps in your walls or ceiling this will lead to complications. This added weight and heat can weaken supports, and damaged wires, and rarely, they burst through the drywall.

If you hear a faint buzzing noise inside your walls, you might have wasps. Be wary when spraying into the nest as this could force the wasps to go in deeper into your walls. Also when the spray kills the larva and wasps, you could add moisture to the walls contributing to fungus and mold growth. The dead wasps don’t help with fungus growth either.

If you have wasps in the walls please call us as we are Wasp Removal experts, and we help everywhere in Southwestern Virginia.

The good news is that there are no known diseases that wasps have than can be infectious to humans. So you don’t have to worry about diseases and other sicknesses that come from pests.

The bad news is that the venom wasps carry are deadly to those that are allergic. Even as small as one sting can be deadly to those with wasp allergies. And even those without allergies can find wasp stings to be painful, and generally unpleasant to experience.

If you are stung here are some steps you can take:

Remove the stinger: You can pull it out with tweezers or use a credit card to scrape it out. According to a scientific study by the National Library of Medicine, pulling out the stinger does not release more venom, and removing the stinger quickly is more important than the method.

Wash the stung area: Use soap and water, especially where the stinger has pierced the skin. Doing so will prevent infection and will remove any venom still around the area.

Use an Ice Pack: If swelling starts use a bag full of ice (Or any cold object if no ice is available). This will reduce the swelling and help ease the pain.

Use Pain Relievers: If the pain is still too much, using over-the-counter pain relievers such as Ibuprofen or Tylenol will help with the pain.

Here at Blue Ridge Wildlife and Pest Management, we know that the removal of these pests is your top priority. However, it is highly recommended to let a professional deal with wasps. If the nest becomes large enough, then even if you aren’t allergic the number of stings they can inflict upon you can get you sent to the hospital. Without proper protection, you will be in danger, and the cost of getting sent to the hospital will be much more than paying a professional to do it properly.

Our technicians are trained to handle wasps safely, effectively, and quickly that way your family, and home will be safe.

Do you have wasps in your yard but no idea where they are coming from? Here at Blue Ridge Wildlife and Pest Management, we offer free pest inspections so that even if you are unsure where they are, we will find them at no cost. Our trained pest inspectors, know how wasps behave and will be able to find exactly where they are on your property. Once the inspection is finished we will go over our plan for removing these wasps, so that you are always in the know.