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Identifying Yellow Jacket Problems

There are many species of yellow jackets. They are generally black and yellow in color and 1.4 inches long. Queens are typically 3/8 inch long. Identification of individual species can be done by reviewing the markings on their abdomens. Their nests may become very large with hundreds to even thousands of individuals. Over wintering, queens start the nest in the spring and it enlarges throughout the summer. Queens will spend winter outside under debris, logs and occasionally inside attics. With most yellow jacket problems, the nest dies out in the winter; in some regions, the individuals in the nest may over winter.

German yellow jackets typically nest in attics. This is a stinging insect and people can be allergic. Depending on the species, these wasps may nest in shrubbery or trees, on buildings, in attics and in wall voids of structures. Generally, they are a very aggressive stinging insect; individuals can sting several times.

Questions To Ask About Yellow Jacket Problems

Have you seen or know where the nest is?
Have they been in the house?
When did you first notice them?

Yellow Jacket Infestation Inspection Tips

Look for nest and activity if not readily visible.
Look for the yellow jackets flying to and from ground nests.
Inspect shrubbery and garden areas carefully.
Do not approach the nest or disturb it.

Where to Find Yellow Jackets

Yellow jackets are often found in several locations around a house and property in the area and can quickly become a buzzing problem if yellow jacket control is not put in place. They make nests underground in locations with openings that provide protection from the elements of weather. It’s important to implement yellow jacket control before they become a huge problem and safety issue. It’s common to find yellow jackets in the autumn and fall when opening and closing a pool or cleaning out a garage or shed in the area. Yellow jacket removal in the area is key in getting rid of yellow jackets.

Yellow jacket infestations typically nest in attics. This is a stinging insect and people can be allergic. Depending on the species, these wasps may nest in shrubbery or trees, on buildings, in attics and in wall voids of structures. Generally, yellow jacket problems are a very aggressive stinging insect; individuals can sting several times.

What Damage and Hazards are Caused from Yellow Jackets

If left uncontrolled, yellow jackets can cause a lot of damage and pose health and safety risks for families and pets in the area. Many people begin swatting and shooing at yellow jackets, but this can irritate yellow jackets and encourage them to sting or hide. When found or uncovered unexpectedly, a yellow jacket may immediately sting and some can sting numerous times. Some yellow jackets die after stinging once, but some can continue to sting and draw in other yellow jackets because they feel endangered. Small children and pets are at risk, so yellow jacket control in the area should be considered at the first sign of a yellow jacket problem.

How to Get Rid of Yellow Jackets

Getting rid of yellow jackets can be tricky since they tend to build their nests in unique places. Our yellow jacket control experts will assess the yellow jacket problem and any yellow jacket damage prior to using environmentally friendly pest control methods. They will then work with you to establish an effective and long-lasting yellow jacket control plan, providing you with peace of mind when it comes to these potentially unwelcome yellow jacket infestations. And because our methods for yellow jacket control are environmentally friendly and organic, there is no concern for your family and pets.

We have the knowledge, equipment, and skills to take care of all your yellow jacket problems and will show you how to get rid of yellow jackets for good!

How to Prevent a Yellow Jacket Problem

The best way to prevent a yellow jacket problem is to control yellow jackets and remove yellow jackets as soon as you notice yellow jacket signs. If you have noticed a yellow jacket problem in a house, yellow jackets in a garage or yellow jackets in a shed, it is important to check these areas each spring and fall. It is best to remove the nest when it is small instead of waiting until the nest attracts hundreds of yellow jackets.

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