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Wasp Prevention 101: Steps You Can Take To Keep Wasps At Bay In Crossville | Midstate Termite & Pest Control

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Wasp Prevention 101 is here to save you from getting stung! Read this article so you'll know how to avoid the hours of pain associated with a run-in with various types of wasps in Tennessee. It's time to stop the swarms so you can get back to enjoying time outside and living your best life in Crossville.

The most important thing to take away from this article is that Midstate Termite & Pest Control is here to treat you like family, providing you with the most trusted services available for wasp control in Crossville. We'll take care of the current wasp infestation for you so you can put these preventative steps to use. That way, you can effectively deter wasps from nesting on your property in the future. Read on to learn everything you need to know to get the wasp-free future you deserve.

Common Wasp Species: A Guide To Recognizing The Enemy

Identification is key before you call us to come out for your wasp removal service. By learning the physical characteristics of Tennessee's most common types of wasps, you'll know how to identify the species on your property. Let's look at the most common wasp species in the area—paper wasps, mud daubers, and yellow jackets.

Paper wasps are brown with yellow markings. A few types can have markings that look reddish. They have a distinctively thin "waist" that can help distinguish them from other flying or stinging insects. If you see them around, they'll be feeding on nectar and insects, hanging out with other paper wasps in a social manner, or building umbrella-shaped paper nests.

Mud daubers are usually black but can have lighter markings. They have a distinguishing thread-like waist. You'll see them spending time by themselves as the solitary insects they are. They don't live in colonies, but you may find a single mud nest on your property.

Yellow jackets are yellow and black, which led to their famous name. They have noticeably segmented bodies with small waists. They're social insects that can build nests underground or in the air. Any yellow jacket nest will consist of a recognizable paper-like material created from chewed cellulose.

The Dangers Of Wasp Infestations: Health Risks And Property Damage

No matter what type of wasp you see on your property, contact Midstate for the wasp nest removal service you need to avoid getting stung this season. Stings are painful, and sometimes that pain can be accompanied by other symptoms you and your loved ones shouldn't have to deal with.

If you are allergic to wasp venom, you could have more severe symptoms on your hands if you get stung. Avoid the potential health risks and property damage caused by wasps by relying on the best wasp exterminators in town. Call us to schedule your appointment today.

Preventing Wasp Nests: Strategies For Outdoor Nest Deterrence

In addition to taking advantage of our wasp extermination services, you can implement effective strategies as a concerned local property owner.

  • Remove any food sources on your exterior property.
  • Seal potential entry points so they can't breach the interior.
  • Paint undersurfaces of a roof overhang.
  • Use fake wasp nests to deter the real thing.
  • Plant wasp-repellent plants around your exterior property, like spearmint, peppermint, lemongrass, and citronella.

Use these tips to stop wasps from coming around again and enjoy a sting-free season without wasp-related worries ruining your good time. These strategies for outdoor nest deterrence will definitely help alleviate future issues.

Expert Wasp Elimination: Swift And Effective Solutions

Since 1953, Midstate Termite & Pest Control has been offering our friends and neighbors the swift and effective solutions they need to get rid of pests. We're the same family serving the same area from the same building for decades! You can trust us to treat you like family and always do the job right.

Crossville home pest control needs a commitment to excellence by highly experienced technicians. That's why you should choose to work with us. Get the results you deserve by working with a company that puts your safety first.

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