Northern Virginia is a stunningly beautiful region and a wonderful place to call home. Our area is studded with mountains and rolling hills, and the thick vegetation attracts wildlife as much as it attracts people. But not all wildlife is welcome, especially the many insects that cause homeowners problems, including wasps. We have numerous species here, with paper wasps, yellow jackets, and bald-faced hornets causing a lot of issues in particular. There are many more as well.

The Problems Caused For Homeowners

Wasps are known to be bad-tempered and aggressive. Worse, they are attracted to the many foods we enjoy, even that nice cold bottle of beer in your hand. If you've ever had a picnic crashed by a swarm of yellow jackets, you know how awful that can be. Stings are very painful, can also harm your health, and may come in bunches because, unlike bees, these pests have a smooth stinger and can sting multiple times. (Great, another painful jab on top of all those stings.)

Stinging insect attacks feel worse if they happen in your yard or near your home. They can chase you indoors and ruin the enjoyment of your private outdoor spaces. And that's another problem with wasps. They are territorial. If they claim your home turf as their own, they view you as the enemy, which is not good.

Wasps build nests on, near, and sometimes even inside houses. But even beyond that unsettling annoyance, they can do structural damage, too. Paper wasps, for example, get their name because they use cellulose, aka wood, to build their nests. And sometimes, they get that wood from your home's building materials. Plus, some species, like yellow jackets, dig holes in the ground to nest in, damaging lawns and gardens in the process.

The Smart Solution To A Big Problem

Getting rid of a problem on your own is not easy. Sure, you can knock the nests down, but when you do that, chances are you can get stung, probably more than once. Your smartest choice is the assistance of a professional wasp control specialist like Advanced Termite & Pest Defense. And not only that, but they are persistent. They'll most likely rebuild those nests on your property. You could also try DIY tactics like homemade sprays or over-the-counter pesticides, but those can be dangerous and rarely work well enough to solve your problem.

When it comes to resolving problems with stinging insects like wasps, Advanced Termite & Pest Defense does it right. We are the top-rated pest control service in the area, and nobody does more to secure your home against this problematic pest. Our experienced, friendly professionals can inspect your property, locate the insects and their nests, and follow through with a customized plan for their swift and efficient removal. So, if you have a wasp problem, please don't put yourself or your family at risk. Contact us today. We are ready to assist you.