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Hornet, Wasp, & Yellowjacket Control

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Problematic Stinging Insects

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The presence of hostile stinging insects such as hornets, wasps, and yellowjackets can quickly ruin summertime fun. Their aggressive nature rightfully places fear into those of proximity as their venomous stingers can cause severe allergic reactions in people. These flying pests construct unwanted hives in busy entryways, playgrounds, under eaves, behind siding, within trees, and even underground. They scavenge for food, including carcasses, insects, sugar, picnic foods, and human trash. While some wasps help our ecosystem by pollinating flowers and consuming other insects that feed on crops, their cons seemingly outweigh.

There are roughly 20 varieties of hornets and thousands of wasp species. Hornets and yellowjackets are specific types of wasps. Hornets are rounder and generally more aggressive than yellowjackets; however, it's the yellowjacket that is the deadliest pest due to their bacteria-laced stinger causing blood poisoning. Children and the elderly are most at risk for severe anaphylaxis. If you spot a nest or the presence of multiple stinging insects near your home or commercial property, give Northern Pest a call for prompt action.

Exterminating Hornets, Wasps, & Yellowjackets

If you think knocking down a hive is an easy DIY project, think again. Removing a stinging insect hive can quickly become dangerous; moreover, these aggressive pests will rebuild and repopulate nests only a few days later. For safe, quick, and efficient removal of a stinging insect hive, call the professionals. At Northern Pest, our techs come ready and equipped with the tools, extension ladders, and treatments required to handle your stinging insect problem. Depending on the species, generally, we will use a pesticide gas to reach deep within the stinging insect hive, and spot treat the surrounding areas that are otherwise inaccessible due to conventional sprays.

Note: We take into consideration the location of the wasp's nest. If able, these creatures should be left alone to assist our ecosystem, although they do not pollinate nearly to the extent of a honey bee. For the safety of the human habitats, we exterminate wasps, hornets, and yellowjackets as needed. Honey bees are also problematic at times; depending on the location of their hive, they too should be left alone whenever possible. We work alongside local beekeepers to assist in honey bee hives' live extraction and relocation.

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Scratching during the day may indicate the presence of a bat, but this is rare.

A more familiar source of scratching or clawing during the daytime are squirrels or a yellowjacket hive in the drywall.

Scratching sounds coming from the attic is an indication of the presence of bats. The scratching may be constant or sporadic and may occur during the day, but mostly at night, if it's a bat. The sound you hear is the bat's claws and its wings as it flies about.

A scratching sound may also indicate the presence of mice. An inspection from Northern Pest is necessary to pinpoint the sound source directly.

Gnawing sounds during the day are usually always caused by the presence of a rodent, like a mouse, squirrel, or chipmunk. Rodents have large incisor teeth that continually grow and must be worn down by constantly gnawing. These pests will chew on wires, wood, insulation, and anything else they find. Many house fires result from rodents chewing through electrical wires.

If you hear gnawing or chewing sounds at night, this may indicate the presence of a raccoon, which is accompanied by other noises, such as heavy walking. If you don’t hear hefty movement, it may be a flying squirrel or some other rodent.

A "rolling" noise, similar to the sound of rolling marbles, is frequently due to the presence of a squirrel bringing in nuts or other materials as they move around in the attic. Squirrels use attics to hoard food or nest. If you hear this sound during the day, it most certainly is a red squirrel as they are the only mammals that will commonly breach attics, and they are most active during the day. Flying squirrels will too, but they are nocturnal and active at night.

The other possible cause of a rolling sound may be birds fluttering around tight corridors.

Rolling sounds made at night can be caused by flying squirrels that are nocturnal. This noise is the squirrel bringing nuts and other debris into the attic or wall.

Raccoons may also make a rolling sound, although this is not common.

The scampering or scurrying sounds made during the day is usually always caused by a squirrel, as most other quick-moving, agile pests (such as mice) are nocturnal.

A scurrying or scampering sound at night usually indicates mice traveling along the walls, ceiling, or floorboards.

Nocturnal flying squirrels also make this noise, although their peak periods of activity are just before dawn and right after sunset. Their movement is quick and light.

Raccoon’s sound similar; however, it's a slower "walking" sound and is "heavier" than a squirrel.

Heavy walking or crawling is a unique sound that usually indicates the presence of a raccoon and can be heard either day or night.

Heavy walking or crawling is a unique sound that usually always indicates the presence of a raccoon and can be heard either day or night.

If you hear “flapping” during the day, it is definitely a bird.

If you hear “flapping” at night, it is either a trapped bird or a bat. Nuisance birds are usually not active at night, so most likely, this is the sound of a trapped bird trying to find its way out. With bats, the flapping of their wings is very soft, like a dull “whirring.” If you hear a faint humming sound, it may be a bat flying about after dark.

Crackling, or the sound of Rice Krispies popping, is a distinct noise commonly caused by a yellowjacket hive within your home's drywall. Yellowjackets can pick and gnaw on drywall and use the pieces to build their hives. This activity sounds like and is often described as a "crackling." Upon hearing this, know that yellowjackets are close to chewing through the drywall. This noise is most common at night but can be heard during the day if the hive is large enough.

Crackling, or the sound of Rice Krispies popping, is a distinct noise commonly caused by a yellowjacket hive within your home's drywall. Yellowjackets can pick and gnaw on drywall and use the pieces to build their hives. This activity sounds like and is often described as a "crackling." Upon hearing this, know that yellowjackets are close to chewing through the drywall.

If you hear sounds of chirping or chattering, this usually indicates that baby animals are present. Depending on the season helps determine which pest you are dealing with; it is common for baby squirrels, raccoons, or birds (especially chimney swifts) to make these noises. Contact Northern Pest for a thorough assessment and removal.

If you hear sounds of chirping or chattering, this usually indicates that baby animals are present. Depending on the season helps determine which pest you are dealing with; it is common for baby squirrels, raccoons, or birds (especially chimney swifts) to make these noises. Contact Northern Pest for a thorough assessment and removal.

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