Wasp and hornet removal for Orange, where mild winters occasionally let a yellowjacket colony survive into a second, much larger season.
Call (844) 924-1337Orange took its name from the citrus groves that once covered the area, planted because the local climate rarely sees a hard freeze. That same mild weather occasionally lets a yellowjacket queen survive the winter when the rest of her colony does not. A queen that makes it through doesn't start over the following spring. She continues the colony she already had, and the result, sometimes labeled a perennial nest by pest control companies, can outgrow a normal colony several times over, sometimes climbing into the tens of thousands of workers where a typical nest tops out in the low thousands.
That kind of nest is noticeably more defensive than what most people expect from a nest near Old Towne's older homes or a shed in a newer development on the east side. Size and aggression tend to go together in these colonies, so a nest that looks unusually large for the time of year is worth treating as a bigger job than it first appears. Call (844) 924-1337 to discuss pest control help in Orange and check service availability.
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It depends on the species and where the nest is located, but generally involves treating the nest directly with the right product and protective equipment, then removing it once activity has stopped. Because stinging insects can react defensively, this is usually safer left to a professional, especially for larger or hard-to-reach nests.
Most wasp colonies die off over winter, and an old nest is typically abandoned by the workers that built it. An empty-looking nest may still require assessment; if activity is uncertain, keep your distance and ask about inspection before disturbing it.
Paper wasp nests are often smaller and more exposed, commonly found under eaves or overhangs, but they can still sting if disturbed. Treating the nest directly and removing it once activity stops is the general approach, ideally handled by someone with proper protective equipment.
Locating the nest is the first step, since treating individual wasps without addressing the nest usually just means more show up. Species identification and nest location help determine the appropriate removal approach; avoid disturbing an active nest.
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