Pest Advice Blog

Wasps on your property are not only annoying, but they can also be dangerous. One wasp sting can be extremely painful and may lead to more. Unlike a bee, a wasp doesn’t die immediately after stinging and may attack again. Furthermore, wasps release …

A wasp sting is painful at best. For people with allergies to the venom contained in the stinger, it can be life-threatening. More bad news: A single wasp sting can put you at risk for more. A wasp does not lose its stinger after an attack as a bee …

Having a wasp nest in your garage can make you feel trapped. Social wasps that live in colonies are more aggressive about defending themselves and their nest than solitary wasps. Aggressive social wasps may feel threatened if you get too close, so …

If you are seeing a lot of wasps on your property, it may mean that a nest is present. The presence of a nest increases your risk of stings, so you should call for wasp removal in Guelph right away. Wasps are not only annoying, but they can also be …

There are two types of wasps: solitary wasps that live on their own and social wasps that live in large colonies. You don’t really have to worry about solitary wasps; they aren’t very aggressive and if you leave them alone, they should leave you …

As the weather turns warmer, queen wasps come out of hibernation and start building nests to raise the next generation. The nests typically start out small and are hard to notice. However, as the colony grows bigger, they continue to add onto the …

The return of warm weather in the spring is often highly anticipated following months of winter cold. People look forward to wearing light clothing and returning to water sports and other outdoor activities that would not have been possible under …

When the ice and snow start to melt and the temperatures begin warming up, wasp activity may start to increase. Wasp season begins every year at the start of spring and brings new nests and new risks to you, your property and your family. Before you …

As soon as spring appears, wasps can be seen feeding on and pollinating the early blooms. Although they’re not as aggressive as yellowjackets or hornets, they can attack you repeatedly and deliver painful stings. Wasps are active in the daytime, but …

Before you become aggressive towards a wasp, you better think twice. That wasp may be able to recognize your face and come after you if it sees you again! While it may sound like something out of an old sci-fi movie, a new study suggests that the …

Living in Barrie, with its lovely views of Kempenfelt Bay and its many parks and nature trails, provides homeowners like yourself the opportunity to appreciate all the nature the area has to offer, from small mammals to insects, such as wasps. …

Although many people may be able to identify a wasp nest when they come across one, the layout of the nest and the lifestyle of its inhabitants are less familiar. Consider a handful of interesting facts that may leave you better prepared to spot, …