Protect your home from wasps, yellow jackets, hornets, and other stinging insects. Salt City Pest Control has protected Syracuse homeowners for over 30 years with safe, effective wasp nest removal and preventative treatments.
Yellow jackets are aggressive, predatory social wasps that build papery nests made from chewed wood and cellulose. They are often mistaken for honey bees but are mostly hairless and have distinct yellow and black stripes and a very thin waist. They can be beneficial in gardens as they eat pest insects, but are notorious for stinging people when disturbed or while scavenging for food in the warmer months. Thier sting can be extremely painful and are dangerous for those with allegy intolerance.
Paper wasps are another type of stinging pest that are likely to pay you visit this summer season. They are very similar to Yellow Jackets but do have some distinct differences and behaviors. Paper Wasps build small honeycomb shaped nests under decks or the eaves of your house. They typically have longer sleder bodies with orange antennae and long legs. They feed on damaged or older fruit and search for nectar in your garden. They are typically less aggresive than a Yellow Jacket but will not hesitate to attack and sting if their nest is disturbed. Paper Wasp stings are exceptionally painful because they can sting multiple times.
Bald faced Hornets are notoriously aggressive when it comes to defending their nest. They usually will not attack while they are foraging for food, but if you enter the "Danger Zone" wandering too close to their nest, be prepared for an all out assault from a swarm of hornets. When one hornet stings, it releases a pheromone signaling the rest of the colony to attack. They even have a unique defense mechanism that allows they to spray venom from their stingers where they will often aim for the eyes of their victim. Bald faced hornets can sting repeatedly so being swarmed by a colony is extremely dangerous and potentially even fatal.
Mud Daubers are another pest that you may encounter. These look similar to a paper wasp but can be yellow and black or all black. They are a solitary wasp and are typically very docile. A sting from a Mud Dauber is very rare and usually only sting if handled directly or are severely provoked. They will usually feed on spiders or their young, honeydew, and plant nectar. They make nests out of mud that are small cylindrical tubes and typically will build them on walls or overhangs, They are regaurded as helpful to spider control for the ecosystem as spiders are one of their main food sources.
Identify the species of wasp, locate active nests, evaluate nesting sites, and determine the safest treatment approach
Apply targeted treatments to active nests and high activity areas to eliminate wasps, yellow jackets, hornets, and other stinging pests
Recommend exclusion measures and preventative treatments to discourage future nesting around eaves, decks, soffits, sheds, and other common nesting locations
We provide ongoing monitoring and offer one-time, seasonal, and recurring treatment options to help keep your property protected throughout the wasp season
How do I know if I have a wasp nest on my property?
Increased wasp activity around your home, roofline, deck, shed, or eaves often indicates a nearby nest.
Can I remove a wasp nest myself?
Attempting to remove a nest without proper equipment can be dangerous and may increase the risk of multiple stings. Professional removal is recommended.
What types of stinging insects do you treat?
We commonly treat yellow jackets, paper wasps, hornets, and other stinging insects found throughout Syracuse and Central New York.
Will wasps return after treatment?
Professional treatment significantly reduces wasp activity and removes existing nests, but ongoing monitoring may be recommended during peak seasons.
When are wasps most active?
Wasp activity typically increases during late spring, summer, and early fall when colonies are growing and searching for food sources.
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