Olympia Stinging Insect Pest Management
Protect Your Home in Thurston County & Nearby Areas
Olympia Pest Management is the team you need to protect your home from wasps and yellow jackets that can sting you or your family and cause an allergic reaction. Our dedicated stinging insect pest management in Olympia reduces the number of insects around your home.
If these pests never seem to disappear, consider our quarterly maintenance service covering yellow jackets, paper wasps, bald-faced hornets, and much more. Our professionals are quality pro and green pro certified because we won’t quit until we get the job done right.
You can contact us today at (360) 819-1230 to learn more about how we offer individualized pest solutions!
Effective Stinging Insect Prevention and Removal in Olympia
Natural repellents like eucalyptus, peppermint, and citronella oils are best used to prevent these insects, not to remove them during an active infestation. You can mix these oils with water and spray them around your home or use these plants as décor and prevention methods.
Please note, however, that many essential oils can be harmful to pets, so consult your veterinarian before choosing this option. It’s also essential to remove the things that attract these pests, like floral or sweet-scented body sprays or wearing floral prints.
Leaving food in the open during outdoor picnics or uncovered trash in your trash cans easily attracts stinging insects. If these pests do nest around your home, it’s essential that you call our professionals for dedicated stinging insect pest management in Olympia. Wasps and yellow jackets can become even more aggressive if they feel threatened, so avoid swatting at them or their nests.
Safe Bald-Faced Hornet Nest Removal Services
The bald-faced hornet is actually a cousin of the wasp. These aggressive insects suspend their nest above the ground in the eaves of your roof, trees, in sheds, or other elevated places. You may notice these nests or worker hornets flying around when you have an infestation.
When it comes to a hornet's nest, never try to remove them yourself. Instead, protect yourself from painful stings by calling in a professional. Our team can examine the infestation then safely remove the nest without any threat to you and your family. Because these insects are so aggressive, they will attack anything that enters their space and they can sting multiple times since their stinger does not fall off.
Count on Olympia Pest Management to help you take back your yard so you can once again enjoy the outdoors without the threat of attack.
Proactive Tips for Wasp Nest Prevention
Preventing wasps from building nests on your property is a proactive approach to minimizing the likelihood of a wasp infestation.
Here are some steps you can take to discourage wasps from nesting on your property:
- Seal potential entry points: Inspect your home and property for any gaps, cracks, or openings that could serve as entry points for wasps. Seal these openings with caulk or use weather-stripping as needed.
- Keep doors and windows closed: Make sure doors and windows are kept closed or have tight-fitting screens to prevent wasps from entering your home.
- Maintain your property: Regularly inspect your property for signs of wasp activity and nests. If you see any nests, take appropriate action to remove them (preferably by a professional).
- Clean outdoor eating areas: Wasps are attracted to food scraps and sweet drinks. Keep outdoor eating areas clean by promptly cleaning up food and drink spills.
- Use covered trash cans: Ensure that your outdoor trash cans have tight-fitting lids to prevent wasps from foraging for food scraps.
Why Count On Us?
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Same-Day Services Often AvailableOlympia Pest Management offers the convenience of same-day services, ensuring that your pest issues are addressed promptly. Our team is ready to respond quickly to provide effective solutions when you need them most.
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Customized Service For Your NeedsWe understand that every pest problem is unique. Olympia Pest Management tailors our services to meet your specific needs, ensuring that we address your situation with the most effective and personalized approach.
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Satisfaction GuaranteeYour satisfaction is our top priority. Olympia Pest Management stands behind our work with a satisfaction guarantee, giving you peace of mind that we'll do whatever it takes to resolve your pest issues.
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Family Owned & OperatedAs a family-owned and operated business, Olympia Pest Management values trust, expert knowledge, and personalized service. We treat our customers like family, delivering dependable and caring pest control solutions for our community.
The Difference Between Paper Wasps & Yellow Jackets
It’s crucial that you can tell the difference between these pests so we can protect your home correctly. Both of these pests are yellow and black, but they have some identifying characteristics.
Paper wasps have slender, segmented bodies with orange-tipped antennae. They dangle their long legs when they fly and make nests that resemble honeycombs. These nests are often built around eaves or lawn furniture. Paper wasps do very little pollination, so they usually feed on discarded fruits looking for nectar. They also usually avoid humans unless their nest is disturbed; then, they can sting repeatedly. Due to their docile nature and the benefits they provide for nature, we recommend against treatment for paper wasps.
Like paper wasps, yellow jackets are yellow and black, but they have thicker bodies and black antennae. They tuck their legs under their bodies when they fly. Their nests have a single opening and are often underground or in walls to protect the hive. They’re known as picnic pests because they’re attracted to protein and sweet liquids instead of flowers. Yellow jackets are more aggressive than paper wasps because they will sting unprovoked and attack in swarms if their nest is threatened.
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