Summer is synonymous with wasps. These stinging insects are known to be aggressive when they feel threatened, even if you don’t mean to be threatening. So how can we best avoid them around our homes?

When thinking about how to prevent wasps, consider the following tips:

• Do not leave any food or drinks sitting outside, as it can quickly attract wasps
• Check door frames, window frames, and screens for cracks, gaps and tears where wasps could crawl through
• Repair any holes or damaged material along the exterior of your home such as overhangs and soffits
• Check closed umbrellas, grill covers, etc. for nests if they’ve been sitting for a while
• Be vigilant for nest building activity

If you see a wasp nest, it is important to avoid the area and contact your local pest control professional for a safe and effective destruction and removal of the nest.

If you need assistance with a wasp nest at your home, contact us today.  Attention Pest Solutions offers residential pest control and commercial pest control for Saratoga County, Albany County, Washington County, Fulton County, Warren County, Schenectady County and Montgomery County.