_{Rest Easy Pest Control} Best Wasp Pest Control in Raritan, NJ

Hornets

Hornets are a large species of wasp, about 1 to 1.5 inches long, with dark brown bodies and yellow or yellow-orange striping. They are social insects, building large, tan, papery nests and growing colonies of about 300 to 500 wasps. While hornets are generally calm when foraging for food, they can become aggressive if their nest is disturbed.

Mud Dauber

Mud daubers are long, slender wasps with narrow, thread-like waists and bodies that are either solid blue, black, or black with yellow markings. Females collect mud to build nests, shaping it into smooth or tubular structures on walls, ceilings, and other sheltered surfaces. These solitary insects are unlikely to sting but can be unsettling and aggressive if threatened or mishandled.

Yellowjackets

Yellowjackets are smaller wasps, with workers reaching about ½ inch long and queens growing up to ¾ inch. They have shiny black and bright yellow banded bodies, with strong mouthparts used to chew insects and sip nectar, fruit, and other sweet liquids. This wasp species is considered one of the most aggressive, capable of stinging multiple times and attacking in large numbers if their nest is disturbed.

Professional Treatment

• Inspection and Identification: The first step in Rest Easy’s wasp control is a thorough inspection of your property. Our trained professionals will carefully locate active nests and identify the species of wasp causing the problem. This identification helps us customize your treatment plan based on the species’ nesting habits, aggressiveness level, and biology.
• Safe Nest Removal: Using specialized equipment and protective gear, Rest Easy pest experts will safely remove any nests found during the inspection. Our team has experience handling all types of wasp nests, including paper-like hives, underground burrows, mud-tubes, and more.
• Targeted Treatment: After nest removal, our team applies professional-grade insecticides, dusts, and other targeted treatments to the area where the nest was located. This step kills any remaining wasps that return to the colony site and helps prevent re-infestation.
• Pre-Treatment for Large Colonies: In cases where the colony is large or aggressive, treatments may be applied before nest removal to reduce the risk of stings to our technicians or anyone else nearby during the process.

Prevention

While hiring a professional for wasp control is highly recommended, there are simple steps property owners can take to make their home or business less appealing to wasp colonies. These include:

• Seal Entry Points: Carefully inspect your property for gaps, cracks, or holes around doors, windows, soffits, and vents. If you find any vulnerabilities, seal them using caulk, weather stripping, or expandable foam.
• Remove Standing Water: Check for water sources around your property, including containers, broken sprinklers, clogged drains, birdbaths, and empty plant potters. Remove standing water, fix any leaks, and consider adding drainage to prevent future issues.
• Maintain Landscaping: Trim trees, shrubs, and bushes back from your building's exterior, especially near eaves and overhangs where wasps like to nest. If you have fruit trees or gardens, regularly pick up fallen fruit, harvest ripe vegetables, and remove any rotting produce.
• Eliminate Food Sources: Keep outdoor eating areas clean and wipe up spills immediately, especially anything sweet like soda or fruit juices. Secure trash bins with tight-fitting lids and put pet food in sealed containers.