Wasps are stinging insects that can make life difficult during the summer months. It’s important to keep an eye out for wasps and wasp nests because their stings can leave painful welts. In some cases, if you’re allergic to wasp venom, a sting can be dangerous to your health. If you’re having a problem with wasps, it’s important to call a Broken Arrow Pest Control company and get the situation taken care of.
Let’s take a good hard look at wasps and see what’s going on. Wasps do a lot of good in our ecosystem. Some wasps visit flowers for nectar and can transfer pollen as they move from blossom to blossom. In addition, many wasps are predators of spiders, insects, and other arthropods, and they provide captured prey to their developing young. Oklahoma State University Extension provides information about common wasps and bees, their behavior, nesting, and management around homes.
If a wasp colony has a nest in a high-traffic area, the wasps may defend the nest when they perceive a threat. A sting can be especially serious for someone with an allergy to insect venom. For a mild local reaction, basic first aid may include washing the area, applying a cold pack, and using appropriate over-the-counter medication as directed. MedlinePlus, a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine, provides first-aid guidance for bee, wasp, hornet, and yellow-jacket stings.
If a sting causes signs of a severe allergic reaction, such as difficulty breathing, swelling of the face or throat, dizziness, or other serious symptoms, seek emergency medical care immediately. Severe allergic reactions can be life-threatening and need to be taken seriously.
When dealing with wasps around a home, nests in high-traffic areas are the biggest concern. An occasional wasp flying through the yard is not necessarily a reason for treatment. Wasps generally become more defensive when their nest is threatened, so a nest near a doorway, walkway, play area, or another place where people regularly pass may need to be addressed.
If you think you’re having problems with bees or wasps, it’s probably time to give a good Broken Arrow Pest Control company a call. TermMax Pest Control can help if you’re having an issue with these pests. Call us so we can evaluate the situation and determine the appropriate approach.
