Wasps have earned themselves a bad reputation as pests because of their sting, your Broken Arrow pest control can help protect you from them. Despite their bad reputation, they are also beneficial to nature. The majority of the different species of wasps are parasitoids. Colonies of social wasps are a problem when they build their nests around manmade structures. Their closeness to us yet feels threatened at times makes them dangerous. They can sting when attacked or when you breach their space. Their stings are painful and can trigger allergies in some individuals. Additionally, wasps help in pest control. Insects such as spiders are prey to parasitic wasps and they feed them to their young ones. However, if you notice wasp activities around your property, contact your Broken Arrow pest control to help you remove them.
Wasp Feeding
Adult wasps feed mostly on sugary liquid substances such as nectar from flowers and honeydew produced by aphids. They have tiny waists that won’t permit the passage of solid food through them. The young ones are parasitic and need to feed on other insects to mature. The mother wasps hunt for prey and sting them. Their sting paralyzes the prey and makes them weak. It takes the prey to her nest and lays her eggs inside the body. When the eggs hatch, the larvae emerge and feed on the dead insects. The wasp larvae also produce sugary liquids that the adults feed on. Wasps do not live long. They need mostly carbohydrates that give them enough energy. Contact your Broken Arrow exterminator if you have wasps in your home.
Hibernation in Wasps by Broken Arrow Pest Control
Wasps are seasonal insects that live, breed, and die off after each cycle. They need insects they can prey on and feed their young but these insects are mostly available during summer. Pregnant wasps wake up from hibernation with fertilized eggs and lay them in their nest in summer. The worker wasps die off toward winter after serving the nests while female wasps hibernate until the cold months pass. They hide in burrows and lofts where they keep themselves warm. After the winter months, some will survive and will go ahead to establish new colonies. Contact your Broken Arrow pest control to help you eliminate wasps. Check out our reviews!
If you’re having trouble with wasps or any other pests, then it’s time to call your Broken Arrow pest control company that can help you. Here at TermMax pest control, we are the best in the business when it comes to dealing with wasps, or any other pests. We service the greater Tulsa area, including Broken Arrow, Coweta, Claremore, Catoosa, Owasso, Turley, Bixby, and Jenks. Sand Springs, Sapulpa, Prattville, and so much more. Call today for a free estimate. We’re here to help!
