
Greater Populations
If it seems there are more wasps around your property in the fall, there may be several reasons for this increase in population. Nearby nests grow consistently during the summer, and as fall arrives, new adult wasps leave their homes in search of food and places to start new colonies. The larger the nest, the greater the number of wasps, and the better the chance you will start to notice an increase around your home. This is the reason why many professionals encourage killing the queen wasp because this will prevent her from building another nest. As wasps search for food near your residence, such as in your garden, this may be a sign they are nesting nearby. As you take steps to winterize your home, check the undersides of your gutters, eaves, and exterior corners of sheds and other buildings to search for nesting wasps. While adults do not build nests in the fall, existing nests may hang from a piece of wood or in the joists between two beams. If you do find a nest, call us for wasp removal as attempting to remove these nests yourself could be dangerous.Food Sources Run Low
As the weather grows colder, a wasp colony’s food sources start to die out. Wasps are opportunistic feeders and eat a varied diet that includes:- Fruit
- Nectar
- Insects