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There are many different types of wasps (often confused with hornets) here in British Columbia. They are broken into two main groups: solitary wasps and social wasps. Social wasps are usually the ones that become a nuisance and threaten our safety on our property around our homes. Yellowjackets and paper wasps are the most common of this bunch. Mud daubers are the most common solitary wasp and aren’t as aggressive as their social counterparts. Although wasps play an important role in the environment, they can become dangerous when they build their nests near homes or businesses in the Vancouver BC area. If you notice a nest nearby, it’s important to always enlist the help of your local wasp removal experts at OnSite Pest Control

Common Wasps in Vancouver BC

There are three wasps, in particular, to keep an eye out for:

1. Mud daubers
   1. These solitary wasps are best identified by their thread-like waist. True to name, they build nests out of the mud. These nests often look to be the shape of an organ pipe. Mud daubers are not as aggressive.
2. Paper wasps
   1. Paper wasps are often a more red color than yellowjackets. They are moderately aggressive. Their nests are a unique umbrella shape that typically hangs from twigs or porch ceilings.
3. Yellowjackets
   1. These infamous wasps can nest both in the ground or on trees, buildings, and more. They can live in big colonies and are known to get very aggressive when threatened. They are capable of stinging repeatedly.

Wasp Life Cycle and Habits

Wasps consist of three castes: queens, males, and workers (which are infertile). Queens and males are produced closer to the end of the summer. They mate then allowing the queen to find a safe place to reside in over the winter months. Come spring, the queen will find an appropriate location for her nest to lay her eggs in and grow her colony. These colonies can grow as large as 30,000 individuals.

Wasps seldom attack humans unless provoked or if the hive is threatened. However, certain wasps can become more aggressive in the late summer months or when they outgrow their hive. This is because resources begin to dwindle, making them more likely to hover around residential areas. Wasps are infamous for ruining outdoor picnics and barbecues because of their attraction to sweets and fats in human food. If you are dealing with nests in residential areas, always contact a wasp pest control company.

Safe Wasp Control and Removal Services

If wasps are anywhere around your home, they can be a threat to your safety and the safety of your family and friends. They are extremely sensitive to anything foreign to them, especially if they consider it a threat to the hive. Once they sense a threat, they will attack anything or anyone who is near the hive. To make matters worse, they will attack in the hundreds.

Especially if you or a loved one is allergic, it’s important to always enlist the help of a professional wasp removal company. Our wasp exterminators have the years of experience needed to safely and quickly remove nests and stinging insects from your property. Contact us today to learn more!