Do Wasps Sleep at Night? (Can They Attack After Dark?)

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You’ve likely heard countless times that you should attack wasp nests at dusk. But are the wasps really all asleep in the nest at night, or are they secretly waiting to strike any invaders? Knowing when wasps are least active gives you the best chance of taking out an entire wasp nest when dealing with … Read more

Wasp Bombs & Foggers (Effective for Wasps & Yellow Jackets?)

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Bug bombs are very popular when it comes to dealing with a pest infestation inside your house. They’re cheap, effective, and easy to use. By using two to three foggers at a time in your house, you can get rid of many different household pests simultaneously. Now, we know that they work well on fleas, … Read more

Does Peppermint Oil Repel Wasps, Yellow Jackets, and Hornets?

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No one wants wasps flying near their home as these insects are dangerous and can sting you multiple times. So, how do you get rid of a wasp nest when you discover one near your home? The obvious choice would be some commercial wasp killing spray or wasp traps but in many cases, you don’t … Read more

Hornet Nests vs Wasp Nests (How to Spot the Difference)

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Bees, wasps, and hornets – three stinging insect types that can pose a lot of problems when they set up home on your property. But while bees can certainly sting, it’s the wasps and hornets most people fear. However, when you find a nest on your property, it’s not always easy to tell just what … Read more

How to Get Rid of Wasps (and Keep Them Away)

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Popular throughout the 1980s, parents were usually mortified when they found a WASP infestation in their teenagers’ bedrooms. Unfortunately, more recent generations have only known the smaller, stingier type. But you might be surprised to learn that not all wasps are created equal. There are thousands of species (currently, the estimate is around 10,000) out … Read more

How to Get Rid of Mud Daubers (Mud Wasps)

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Have you ever gone outside and noticed a strange mud structure on the side of your home or shed? These nests can be quite attractive or rather unsightly, depending on the species that made it, but they all contain critters that look very similar to wasps. These are mud dauber nests. There’s a lot to … Read more

Is It a Bee, Wasp, or Hornet? (Stinging Insect Identification)

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One of (if not THE) most important critters to have in your yard or garden is the bee. However, there are over 15,000 known species across seven families, not to mention the wasps which resemble bees in appearance but are in a different order. Some of these critters are quite beneficial (and even critical) to … Read more

How Many Times Can A Wasp Sting You?

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Nobody likes to get stung by a wasp. It’s painful, itchy, and most importantly, do they even stop after one sting? Now, this is a very common question asked by many people. Because whenever someone tries to get rid of these pests by getting near them, they always fear and wonder if wasps can sting them multiple … Read more

What Do Wasps Eat?

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I’m sure at some point in your life you’ve seen a wasp flying around or landing on a picnic table and wondered, what do wasps eat? If you’ve never wondered that and instead just thought about how to get out of that situation without getting stung a bunch of times, that’s okay too. But back … Read more

Wasp Exterminator Cost (How Much Do Exterminators Charge?)

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Nobody likes getting stung by a wasp! The bites are painful, itchy and can be extremely irritating. Now imagine, getting stung by numerous wasps multiple times! Sounds dreadful right? Well, this is what happens when you are facing a wasp infestation on your property! And while there are numerous solutions to eradicate wasps like wasp sprays … Read more