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How To Keep Wasps Away From Your Waco Yard

October 22, 2021

wasp on wood

Wasps are attracted to your Waco yard for a number of reasons, but these are pests you certainly don't want hanging around. Wasp prevention and professional wasp removal are essential in fighting against these stinging pests.

Types Of Wasps In Waco

There are several types of wasps in the Waco area that you might encounter around your yard. Each of these species is fairly dangerous, thanks to the natural aggression and defensiveness that wasps possess. If they think there is a threat to themselves or their nest, they will sting, and each wasp can sting multiple times, making an attack from these stinging insects dangerous, even for those without allergies to insect stings. 

Keep in mind that proactive prevention and ongoing professional assistance from EnviroGuard is the best approach when dealing with all types of wasps. Below are some of the wasps you may see on your Waco property.

  • Paper Wasps

  • Yellow Jackets

  • Mud Daubers

  • Bald-Faced Hornets

What Are Wasps Attracted To?

Several things in your yard may attract wasps to your property. In general, wasps love unprotected trash and food waste, especially anything that contains lots of sugar or proteins. They also love sugary drinks that are left unguarded in your yards, such as desserts or meats. 

Additionally, wasps seek out yard debris and tree stumps to nest in, as well as hidden eaves. They are also attracted to colorful plants, especially those with blue, yellow, or white flowers.

Wasp Prevention Tips

Following these wasp prevention tips can be extremely helpful in deterring these pests from your property and reducing your need for wasp removal services. That said, you'll need professional pest control services for wasp removal in order to avoid any negative consequences.

  • Keep your yard clear of debris and the grass trimmed low. Eliminate tree stumps, hollow wood, piles of lumber, and other harborage places where wasps may build their nests. Also, trim back any foliage and branches that hang near your house to keep them from building nests near your home.

  • Reduce access to food waste and trash, as these are major factors in attracting all types of wasps to your property. Make sure to place any garbage into sealed bags and lidded trash cans in addition to cleaning up all food and drink spills promptly and refraining from leaving sugary drinks sitting around your property.

  • Invest in less wasp-friendly foliage, such as planting peppermint, spearmint, or reducing brightly colored flowers in your yard; this will deter the wasps from coming onto your property in the first place. 

How To Get Rid Of Wasps

An existing wasp problem is not something you should ever attempt to take care of on your own. Wasp removal service provided by the professionals at EnviroGuard can help you understand how to get rid of wasps, and we offer targeted, safe solutions for wasp removal. With the help of our experts at EnviroGuard, the dangers that wasps bring will not be a problem on your property any longer, and you can go about your day with greater peace of mind.

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