What is a Wasp Nest? A wasp nest is created by wasps, usually in the fall. Wasps have a barbed stinger that they use to feed honey and nectar to the baby wasps. The stinger will stay attached to their body after it has released its venom into whatever it has stung. When the wasps create a nest, they will build several compartments, which increases the number of wasps that can be born and survive throughout the winter when resources are scarce. This nest also helps keep predators away from the nest as well. If you accidentally knock over a wasp nest in your home, don’t panic. Wasp nests are often easy to inspect and remove without having to call professional pest management because they are usually paper-thin and very lightweight. You can often knock them down with a broom, rake or even a flyswatter. Wasp nests can be really scary to have hanging from a tree or your side of the house. They are known for stinging you and causing harm, but there are ways to get rid of wasps and wasp nests. This article will give you some helpful tips and tricks on how to safely remove a wasp nest. Eliminating a wasp nest from your home may seem overwhelming. I mean, who has time for wasps? They give you a nasty sting, get all over your food, and there isn’t an easy way to get rid of them. Not only this but there is also the possibility that they could become angry and start attacking you in groups. Not ideal right? Having a wasp infestation is not only annoying, but can be quite dangerous to your health when they decide to attack. Getting rid of them the right way can be a challenge. There are many ways. A wasp nest removal is a great DIY project to do, provided you aren’t allergic. Wasp nests are especially dangerous if they are in your attic or ceiling, because one sting can kill a person who is allergic. We recommend that you avoid killing wasps immediately. Why? A lot of times, the nest is built in the wrong way and instead of getting rid of the wasps, you are just killing yourself. So let me discuss a little bit about why these places are built and what types of wasps they cause so that you can be successful in your journey to getting rid of these nasties!

How To Safely Remove A Wasp Nest

Introduction

If a wasp nest becomes a problem in or around your home, you should take immediate action to remove it. This will prevent stinging incidents that could cause injury or even death, especially if someone is allergic. Identifying nests and removing them can be tricky business; luckily, there are some steps you can take to achieve this safely and effectively. First, however, it’s important to know when to call an expert for help.

Steps

• Wear protective clothing. Wasp nests are full of wasps, and they don’t like it when you go poking around their homes. Make sure to wear a long-sleeved shirt, pants, closed-toe shoes and gloves while working with the nest.
• Wear a mask. This is to protect your face from stings—you may be tempted to look closely at your new friend but trust us, it’s not worth it!
• Get a spray bottle with water in it (that has not been used previously) and fill it up about three quarters full with lukewarm water from your sink or faucet. Do NOT use hot water as this could cause them to swarm around you faster than if using cold water alone would have done! The goal here is to achieve an environment where no one wants anything else but staying inside their nest so they’ll come out for just enough time for us humans without being too aggressive about getting rid of them all together…don’t worry though: once we’re done cleaning up our messes around town places using these methods should feel more safe & secure then ever before which allows everyone get back out there doing what needed doing before now knowing that we won’t run into any problems anymore!

Spray a wasp-killing spray on the nest at night.

Spray the nest at night, when the wasps are not active.

Spray from a distance, with a sweeping motion.

Spray from the bottom up.

Spray the nest in a sweeping motion.

• Spray the nest in a sweeping motion.
• Do not spray directly at the nest. This could cause the wasps to become agitated and attack you or your dog, cat, or other pets.
• Do not spray into the air; this will only make the wasps more upset and encourage them to swarm around you.
• Spray from about a foot away from where you see the wasp nests located on your property—the closer you are to them, the better!

Wait until morning to see if the wasps are dead.

• If the wasps are inactive and you’re sure that they’re dead, you can remove the nest.
• If there’s any chance that the wasps could still be alive and active inside, wait until morning to see if they’ve been killed by sunlight.
• If there’s no activity overnight and you still want to do it yourself, repeat Step 3 above on a sunny day in the morning when all of them will be out of their hive looking for food.

Look for any wasps that didn’t die.

Now that you’ve taken down the nest, look for any wasps that didn’t die. If you see any still alive, repeat the process until all of them are dead. If you don’t have access to a vacuum, try using a broom or dustpan and sweeping them into a large plastic bag that has been sealed shut with duct tape.

If it is possible for someone else to safely remove the nest without killing any more wasps, call an expert! They will know how best to get rid of these pests without endangering themselves or others in your home.

Know when to call an expert (#1). Watch out for queen wasps that may still be alive and able to build a new nest (steps 2-4).

If you aren’t sure what you’re dealing with, or if the wasps are still active, it’s best to call an expert. If the nest appears inactive and isn’t in a place where it poses a threat (say, under your bed or in your attic), it may be easier for you to tackle on your own.

If you need help identifying what type of wasp is living in its nest, below are some helpful resources:

• How to Tell the Difference Between Bees and Wasps – This can be helpful when determining whether or not there is an active queen present in the nest. If there isn’t one present then there won’t be any new eggs being laid which means that it’s safe for us humans (assuming we don’t mind getting stung).

Conclusion

We hope you have a better idea of how to get rid of wasps after reading this article. If you follow these steps, you can safely remove a wasp nest on your own. However, it’s always best to call an expert if the nest is too high up or in an unsafe area such as near electrical wires.