Movie lovers and comic book fans most probably are familiar with The Wasp, a fictitious Marvel comic superheroine. Wherever and whenever there is trouble, she comes out and saves the day.
Of course, that is fiction. In reality, though, wasps near your homes can become pests. They can ruin your Sunday barbecue, after all, wasps stings are never fun. They are capable of destroying plants and some birds. They are often seen eating newly hatched birds. Wasps, when they feel threatened, can sting humans. They have venom that can cause allergic reactions in some people. Pest control companies get thousands of calls to control them, so it has become a widespread problem.
Despite The Bad Reputation, They Can Be Helpful Too
Imagine a crop full of spiders, millipedes, caterpillars, aphids, and many other pests with no one to control them except for the use of toxic pesticides. Crops could either be destroyed and cost the economy millions of dollars, or we get crops that are, well, full of toxic pesticides.
Fortunately, we have the wasps. They feed on these insects, thus controlling the pest population. They are now regularly deployed by the agricultural industry to control such pests, according to National Geographic. If you happen to see a wasp’s nest, leave it alone unless they become bothersome to you.
Wasps Can Be Problematic To Humans
Wasps often like sugary foods. When nested near a house or a building, they often come into contact with humans while searching for food. A human’s natural reaction would be to become aggressive, which then threatens the wasps. That is when they sting. That is when wasps pose danger. Wasps stings are very painful. To some people, it can be fatal.
Treatment Of Wasp Stings
If you do not have any allergic reaction to the wasp sting, you can treat it yourself. Wash the sting with soap and water, apply an ice pack for 5 to 10 minutes, and then try to elevate the affected area. If you do have allergic reaction, then immediately seek medical care.
Control
Prevent wasps from entering your homes. Make sure your windows and doors are closed, or at least add a screen so the wasps can't enter. Make sure your trash bins are also closed as these are possible food sources for them.
Wasps are good for the ecosystem, but once they pose a serious threat to you and your family, it is time to get the professionals to help. If you are in Winston Salem, you can call Go-Forth Home Services Company. They have highly trained, highly skilled professionals who can get the job done.
Why Go-Forth?
Go-Forth has been serving customers for 59 years now. They have excellent experience not only in wasp control, but also with many other pest problems like cockroaches, rodents, bed bugs, mosquitoes, ants, and many others. The company has a special team of technicians who can evaluate your homes or offices on what type of service is just right for you. They also offer same-day service, EPA-approved pest extermination methods, and discounts for regular service agreements.
Go-Forth is a family-owned exterminator company that has earned the trust of local homeowners and businesses alike.