How Do You Find A Wasps Nest?
While wasps tend to avoid humans, they can be a nuisance and pose a possible threat to people and pets if they build their nests near homes and in other high traffic locations. It’s important to take the proper safety precautions when attempting to find and identify a wasp nest. A wasp sting can be painful and possibly fatal. Prepare yourself. Avoid wearing bright colors that my attract wasps that mistake you for a flower when they are looking for nectar. Do not wear perfume. Sweet smells attract wasps. Carry a can of wasp spray. Observe the flight pattern of the wasps during morning hours. This is when wasps are most active and are likely to be flying in and out of their nest. Check your home for torn screens, cracks around doors and windows, openings in an attic or ceiling and unsealed vents. If wasps are flying in and out of your home, you probably have a nest inside the house or attic. Check rodent burrows and tree branches. Wasps prefer to build their nests in protected cavities.
