How To Kill Wasps

Wasp control is important - wasps (sometimes called the paper wasp because of the papery appearance of the nest) are not insects you mess with even if you do not have an allergy. If you have a wasp nest close to your home and family, you should get rid of the wasps and their nest as soon as possible. Follow these few simple and safe steps on how to kill wasps which are swarming your residence.

Materials:
Natural pesticide spray designed for wasps and nests
Spray bottle

1. Prepare the pesticide. As with most pest control products, you can either purchase the pesticide spray as one unit or purchase a mix and follow the mixing directions on the pesticide (wasp killer).
2. Locate the nest. If you’ve seen wasps around the house, don’t try to kill them until you have located the nest. The best time to do wasp nest removal is at dusk or near dark when the wasps are less active. When killing wasps, you want to minimize the risk of wasp stings. Check the eaves and any dark areas such as crawl spaces and around or under decks and shed areas.
3. Dress properly. You want to avoid getting stung if at all possible, so cover up. A wasp sting can be really painful. Wear long pants with socks and shoes and make sure to wrap the pant legs so that wasps cannot get in. Do the same with a long-sleeved shirt and gloves.
4. Spray the nest with pesticide. Be liberal with your pesticide wasp spray and be sure to coat the nest and surrounding area.
5. Knock down the nest. You have to take out the nest in order to prevent swarming so using the handle of a broom, knock the nest down to the ground. Be sure to keep your distance because this movement will disturb the wasps.
6. Spray any remaining wasps. Knocking the nest loose may have allowed some wasps to escape, so be sure to spray any still in the area with the pesticide to eliminate any stragglers.

Wasps can be dangerous, so the instant you see a nest is the best time to prepare to take care of it. If you are concerned about the danger of pesticides to the environment and prefer to do organic pest control, look for a natural spray at your home and garden center. Some exterminators suggest using a soap and water combination in the spray, but there’s no guarantee the mix will kill the hardier wasps, so pesticide will be your best bet. There are also other methods of how to get rid of wasps including setting wasp traps. Using a wasp trap won't be an immediate fix, however. Once you’ve rid your home of these stinging insects, you can enjoy being outdoors again.