Wasp stings are poisonous and very painful so dressing to prevent them is important.
Old wasp nest in attic.
The best time for removing a wasp s nest is at dusk when these insects are a bit drowsy.
Solitary wasps tend to build nests that allow them to secure and separate.
They are probably queens that will be founding nests the following spring.
The bad news is if wasps have had a chance to spend the end of summer and most of fall building the nest in your wall or attic they will have the numbers to make a trip into the attic a very painful experience for you or your kids.
Take a head light with you since attics are dingy and dark areas.
How do i prevent wasp infestation.
I am quite protective and never harm the queens.
As stated we have had hibernating wasp queens in the attic and we found a nest already abandoned.
If the wasp nest is in an awkward or hard to reach location such as inside a wall or attic or underneath a concrete slab you will definitely want help from a professional.
As i mentioned above you need to protect yourself completely by wearing protecting veils gloves and many layers of clothes.
Determine what type of wasp you have.
How to get rid of wasps in the attic step 1.
It could be wasps hornets or yellow jackets.
It is also advisable to call a professional exterminator if you are allergic to wasp stings as getting rid of the nest by yourself could be dangerous.
For example if the wasp nest is your attic trying to remove a wasp nest by flooding it could cause water damage to your attic beams and ceiling plaster boards.
Wasp nests in the loft or attic.
Paper wasp nests are very common.
Dress in thick clothing.
If they find an opening it could be your attic.
Another common place to see wasp nests and sometimes an occasional hibernating queen or two is in the loft or attic.