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Should I remove a wasp nest myself?

Command Pest Control • Feb 18, 2021

Don't Try To Remove A Wasp Nest Yourself

Wasps can tend to be naturally aggressive, especially when they feel threatened or when something comes close to their nest. Due to their volatile tendencies, hundreds of wasps can begin to swarm and overwhelm the threat. A single wasp sting causes a significant amount of irritation and pain but when stung by multiple wasps, the situation can potentially turn deadly. Unlike honeybees who can only sting once, then die, a wasp's stinger remains intact allowing it to continually inject venom.

Safety should be the number one priority when handling a wasp nest. If you are unable to access the proper protection equipment or strong enough chemicals to successfully eliminate the hive, you can put yourself and your family in potential danger. Additionally, many people who have not experienced a sting before may be unaware if they are allergic to a wasp's venom or not. This potential health risk is not worth the result.

Traditionally, people turn to the use of store-bought pesticide or chemicals when it comes to insect removal. Whilst there may be a variety of chemicals and products to choose from, you cannot receive high-quality professional pesticide. In turn, you can further cause harm to yourself through chemical exposure from the store-bought product.

Don't try to remove a wasp next yourself, contact Command Pest Control for Wasp Nest Removal services across East Anglia and the surrounding counties.

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