It’s wasp season, which means these pesky predators are at their most aggressive. While complete elimination isn’t realistic, there are several ways to reduce their presence and make your property less attractive to them.

Why Wasps Are So Aggressive Now

Wasps are particularly aggressive in late summer and early fall due to changes in their life cycle. Workers spend most of the season gathering proteins for larvae. In return, the larvae produce a sugary solution that feeds the adult wasps.

As the season winds down, queens lay fewer eggs and the number of larvae decreases. With less sugar available, the workers become hungrier and start seeking out easy food sources—often from humans enjoying the outdoors. This shift in their diet is what makes wasps especially aggressive in late summer and fall.

Make Your Property Less Welcoming to Wasps

Wasps are highly adaptable and will build both aerial and ground nests. They often seek out small, sheltered areas to call home. To discourage nesting:

• Declutter your yard by clearing away leaf piles, wood stacks, and other debris.
• Reorganize flowerbeds with plants that are less appealing to wasps, such as geraniums. A quick search can give you more plant ideas that wasps avoid.

Address Wasp Nests Early

If you discover a nest, it’s best to remove it before it gets too large. This can be done on your own with caution or by calling a professional for safe removal.

Try these short-term solutions forimmediate relief:

• Bait traps – either store-bought or homemade – to reduce the local wasp population.
• Fake nests – since wasps are territorial, hanging these decoys can discourage them from settling in.
• Essential oils – some natural repellents can be used around patios and outdoor seating areas for temporary protection.

For recurring, hard-to-reach, or particularly troublesome nests, it’s best to contact a licensed pest control professional, such as Front Range Pest. Our trained technicians have the proper gear and safety equipment to remove nests effectively, and we can apply targeted treatments to eliminate the wasps while minimizing risks to people, pets, and the environment.

Enjoy your outdoor spaces without wasps — contact Front Range Pest today for safe, effective wasp control solutions.

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