What You Don’t Know About Wasps

Wasps can be one of the biggest nuisances in any home or place of work. If you find that you frequently have issues with wasps appearing in your home, or nearby in your garden, then you need to make sure that you know what to do to get rid of them. As it happens, that might be easier than you think, whether you’re on the island in Victoria or up in the Okanagan. The more you know about wasps – their life cycle, their behaviours and so on – the easier it will be to get rid of them for good. So let’s find out more about wasps right now.

They Can Vary Hugely In Size

Although you might think of wasps as having a particular size – and of course, the bigger they are the more worrisome – in fact, wasps come in a massive variety of sizes. This depends on where in the world they are, what kind of wasp they are, as well as how long that particular hive has been around and how much sustenance they have, for instance. The smallest wasp in the world is also the smallest flying insect, coming in at 0.005 of an inch, while the biggest ones can get to over 2 inches in length.

Wasps Are Not Always Aggressive

Wasps really do get a bad name. Part of the reason for that may be because, when they sting, it can really hurt. And of course, if you happen to be allergic to them, then it can even be fatal. But the majority of the time, a wasp is not going to sting you, it will simply leave you be as long as you do the same. Now, it can be hard to believe that when you have hundreds of them nearby, you should still aim to remove them safely with expert help, but nonetheless, it’s something to bear in mind.

Spring Is When Wasps Start to Appear

If you are wondering when in particular to look for nests, you should be focusing mostly on the spring and summertime, as that is when they tend to appear. Of course, this is also true of most other kinds of insects as well. In the springtime, you will be more likely to notice wasps, and it is during this time that you might want to safely conduct a search of any problem areas to see if you have any wasps around. 

If you suspect you may have a wasps nest take great care and call the pest control experts at Victoria(or any of our other locations) Pest Detective for help!