Cambridge Pest Control: Lifecycle of Wasps

Wasps are insects with smooth bodies that can be up to 1.5 inches long similar to the size of a paperclip. Wrapped in bright, warning colours, wasps are easily identifiable. Known as Hymenoptera in the scientific community, they have around 30,000 identified species. The life cycle of a wasp is an interesting phenomenon, and knowing … Continue reading Cambridge Pest Control: Lifecycle of Wasps

Understanding Wasp Behaviour in Autumn To Protect Your Home

As summer gives way to fall, and cooler temperatures prevail, you might expect to see fewer insects around your home. However, many of them increase their activity to prepare for the coming winter, and few are as numerous as wasps. These foragers, which usually build nests under eaves, awnings, shed overhangs and in trees, can … Continue reading Understanding Wasp Behaviour in Autumn To Protect Your Home

Winterizing Your Property: How To Find and Remove Wasp Nests

As fall arrives and you make plans for winterizing your home, one action you might want to consider is searching out where wasps and hornets might nest over the cold winter months. Many wasp species seek out warm, safe places to protect their females and larvae until the spring, and if they hatch inside your … Continue reading Winterizing Your Property: How To Find and Remove Wasp Nests

Here’s what you need to know when dealing with wasps this summer

Summer is a time to enjoy your outdoor living area. Whether you’re gathering around a campfire, firing up the barbecue or simply enjoying a relaxing afternoon on your patio, you deserve an outdoor area free from pests. In the summertime, wasps are common intruders when you’re trying to enjoy the peaceful outdoors, so explore tips … Continue reading Here’s what you need to know when dealing with wasps this summer

Taking a look at the do’s and don’ts when it comes to wasps

There is something about that tiny waist, the dangling legs, and of course the formidable stinger of a wasp, that puts people on edge. Spheksophobia is an irrational fear of these flying insects, but even those without the condition don’t like having them around. The simplest solution for wasp control is to call in a … Continue reading Taking a look at the do’s and don’ts when it comes to wasps

Spring is the season to start protecting your home from wasps

The spring and summer seasons bring warmer weather and more time outside. It’s frustrating to have to avoid flying, stinging insects, like wasps, in the beautiful weather. If your property attracts colonies of wasps and has you worried about being stung, there are some actions you can take now to help keep these insects away. … Continue reading Spring is the season to start protecting your home from wasps