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Have you seen black and yellow striped pests buzzing near your home? Not sure if it’s a wasp, a bee, or something else? We know how it feels when your home doesn\u2019t feel like a place you can enjoy because of pests – many of our summer calls are about wasps. Let\u2019s learn more about these insects, their nests, and how to enjoy your home without them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wasps are interesting creatures<\/a> and important for the ecosystem. They\u2019re also loud and swarmy, and when they build nests on our homes, they become a real nuisance. If you get too close and they feel threatened, they can be dangerous. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Types of Wasp Nests<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Not all wasps build nests in eaves or trees. Some, like yellow jackets and hornets, build nests in abandoned burrows. Here are some common types of wasp nests: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mud Dauber Nests<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Made from mud in a distinctive tubular or pipe organ-like structure, found on buildings or under eaves. Mud daubers are solitary wasps and are not aggressive.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Paper Wasp \/ Social Wasp Nests<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Umbrella-shaped nests are made from chewed fibers mixed with saliva and are often open with visible hexagonal cells. Nests are attached to trees, shrubs, and buildings. These wasps live in colonies and can be aggressive near their nests.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Yellowjacket Nests<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Nests can be found in underground burrows, inside attics and sheds, or anywhere secluded. This image was sent to us by a Fox Pest Control technician and was inside a poolside storage bench. These nests can get quite large and are made from a paper-like material created by wood fibers and saliva. Yellowjackets live in large colonies and are very aggressive, particularly when their nests are threatened. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bald-Faced Hornet Nests<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Made from paper-like material, these nests are large, football-shaped, and fully enclosed with a single opening. They are found in bushes, trees, shrubbery, or under building eaves, 3 to 60 feet above ground. Bald-faced hornets live in large colonies that are highly aggressive and will defend their nests vigorously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to Get Rid of a Wasp Nest<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you find a wasp nest on your property, it\u2019s important to take care of it quickly. The bigger the nest, the more wasps there are, and that\u2019s when it becomes dangerous.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We don\u2019t recommend you try to remove a wasp nest on your own. Wasps are very territorial and will get aggressive if they feel their nest is in danger. Unlike honey bees, wasps can sting repeatedly. Don’t risk it\u2014let us handle it for you! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Fox Pest Control, we\u2019re experts in wasp control and removal. Call us today for a free inspection and estimate. We know how to protect your home and family from aggressive wasps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips to Keep Wasps Away<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Want to keep wasps from building nests in your yard? Try these tips: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Wasp Nest Decoy<\/strong>: Make a decoy nest and put it near areas where wasps usually build nests. This can help keep them away. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Wasp Trap<\/strong>:  Build your own wasp trap to deter wasps from building a nest in your yard. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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