What to Do with Wasps in Medford

Buzzing wasps with their fearsome nests can be quite menacing. Their sting is definitely unpleasant and they may hover a little too close for comfort around your summer picnic. Here in Medford and the surrounding Oregon areas, you may begin to see yellow-jackets zooming around your yard. If you’re interested in what these insects do and how to handle their exit from your home, keep reading!

Yellowjackets

As their name suggests, the yellowjacket has bands of bright yellow and a stark contrasting black across their abdomen. They live together in a nest made from chewed wood fibers that can house thousands of wasps. Feeding wise, they love sugar and protein. That means their a pretty great natural pest eliminator since they eat other insects, however you’ll also see them flying close to your picnic staples. They aren’t particularly aggressive unless their nest is being invaded, at which point they become highly aggressive and are very likely to sting.

DIY Prevention

Prevention of wasps is fairly simple. Keep all outside garbage tightly sealed and covered. Wasps will be attracted to any food that is left in open air, so if you compost, bury sweet fruit remains deep in the pile. Consider burning citronella candles outside when you do decide to dine al fresco.

Professional & Organic Solution

We do not suggest you attempt removing a wasp nest on your own. Because of their aggressive nature, it is likely that you can get stung or that the wasps may be driven into your home. Instead, we suggest you give a professional pest control to take care of the job safely and responsibly.

All Natural Pest Elimination uses eco-friendly products and methods that help preserve the local environment, not destroy it. All the products we use are made with your health in mind. We solve your pest control dilemmas while protecting our beautiful Oregon cities. Wasps will be taken care of and you can enjoy your summers at home safely and sting-free.

We offer free-inspections and quotes! If you’re not sure if you have wasps or other summer pests, let us find out for you. Our experts know what they’re looking for and can identify your particular pest elimination needs.

All Natural Pest Elimination is pleased to serve the Medford, Eugene and Roseburg, Oregon areas. If you’re ready for a summer pest evaluation, click here to contact us!