Wasp / Hornets

Wasp in Oklahoma are active starting in the spring time through the fall time.

Wasp are classified as a nuisance stinging pest 

                           The most common wasp calls we get are:

                          *Wasp nesting on home or Business

                          * Wasp being aggressive or stung someone

                          *Wasp flying inside home or business

   Habits

Wasp in Oklahoma survive the winter months by hibernating in :

Attics,

Sheds 

Cracks / crevices

and any place protected from the weather elements.

In the spring time the nesting process takes place, The hive starts to expand with many workers wasp and a egg laying queen. 

Most colony's range between 20 - 100 workers.

Wasp only need 1/4" of a space to enter a structure.

   What kind of wasp are there ?

Many different types of wasp in and around the Oklahoma City metropolitan area and surrounding city's ,

The most common wasp are :

Yellow jacket  

Paper wasp

Social wasp

Solitary wasp

Dirt / Mud Daubers

   just to name a few ,

There are to many to list here , you can look on the web or call our office for more information.

   What do the nest look like ?

Wasp nest are made of a paper like material, They construct there nest from their saliva , chewing leaves , wood and attach it to anything semi protected from the weather elements .

The nest resembles a upside down honey comb, of paper like material material .

   Where do wasp nest at ?

The nest can be attached or hanging from any object indoors or outdoors such as:

soffits / under eaves

Doors 

windows

Gutters 

in attics

Lawn mowers

Cars

Bushes

Toys

Trees

Dog houses

Fences

even in the ground

   just to name a few

Town & Country Critter Evictor is your wasp professional who has the safety gear and knowledge to effectively remove the Wasp problem and Seal up the wasp entry points.

   How close can I get to a nest ?

If you get to close to a wasp nest their reaction is to protect the nest or sting you.

sometimes they will fly close to you or bump into you to give you a warning.

When the wasp sting they release a venom that causes redness , swelling , pain.  Some people have allergic reactions to wasp or bee stings that causes shortness of breath, swelling of the eyes , throat  that requires immediate medical attention.

If you encounter a wasp nest for you and your family's safety you should stay away from the area,    

If you disturb a nest ran away from the wasp , A wasp can repeatedly sting without loosing its stinging apparatus.

   Who do I call to remove my wasp ?

Call Town & Country Critter Evictor today , Your Licensed professional for all your wasp or Bee needs .

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