Sienna Plantation, TX Pest Control

Am I At Risk For Yellow Jackets Around My Sienna Plantation Home & Yard?

Yellow jackets are social wasps that build nests in secluded areas around your yard. There are about 16 species of yellow jackets in the U.S., and we get a lot of calls about yellow jacket activity here in Sienna Plantation and the threats these insects pose. If you’re wondering whether or not you’re at risk for yellow jackets around your Sienna Plantation home and yard, there are some things you should keep in mind:

• Yellow jackets are most common in the spring and summer months. During midsummer, the adult worker yellow jackets come out to find new nesting spots where they can successfully build new colonies and spread their populations.
• Sugary substances like flower nectar, fruit, sweet foods, and drinks draw yellow jackets. Meats and water cans draw them in as well. They’re always popping up near grills and dining areas, and they’re common visitors throughout your yard.
• Yellow jackets build their nests in secluded areas, either underground or above ground, like the home's eaves, trees, and bushes. You can often find yellow jacket nests under porches and steps, sidewalk cracks, the base of trees, wall voids, long hanging branches, woodpiles, and all kinds of manmade structures.

Something else to note about yellow jackets is that they can be quite aggressive when disturbed. They are very dangerous when they feel threatened or attacked, stinging their victims defensively, not just once but multiple times. The fact that yellow jackets can sting repeatedly makes them one of the more dangerous stinging insects on the list.

The best way to protect your Sienna Plantation yard from yellow jacket activity is to seek out ongoing services from pest professionals. The All-Safe Pest & Termite team is here to eliminate all nests from your property and make the necessary modifications to deter yellow jacket activity in the future. Call us today to learn more about our stinging insect control and prevention services. 

The Answers To Sienna Plantation's Commonly Asked Earwig Questions

Earwigs are moisture pests that find their way inside when weather conditions are too dry. They’re often attracted to sources of excess moisture, mold, moisture damage, and rotting and damaged wood. Unfortunately, earwig activity can indicate a more significant moisture problem around your property.

Earwigs have flat bodies which allow them to slip through tiny cracks and crevices around your home or business. What else should you know about earwigs? Well, here are the answers to Sienna Plantation’s common asked earwigs questions:

Where are earwigs found?

They’re commonly found underneath lawn furniture, on packages and newspapers, in potted plants both indoors and outdoors, in basements and crawlspaces, underneath sinks and appliances, in laundry rooms and bathrooms, around picnic tables and patios, in window frames and floorboards, and amongst compost and waste bins.

What do earwigs eat?

Earwigs feed primarily on living and dead insects and moss, algae, and fungi. They also feed on indoor food sources throughout your homes, such as greasy, sweet, oily foods and houseplants.

Do earwigs nest in human ears?

There is a common myth about earwigs, claiming that they crawl into your ears and lay their eggs as you sleep. That is just a myth - and there’s no truth to it. So, you don’t have to worry about these small insects burrowing into your brain while you’re sleeping.

Are earwigs dangerous?

Well, the good news is that earwigs cannot hurt you. Experts mostly consider them nuisance pests, as they do not sting and are not poisonous. Earwigs play a vital role in the function of the ecosystem, as they feed on other insects, controlling local pest populations.

While it’s comforting to know that earwigs pose no real health threat to human beings, that doesn’t mean they’re welcome in our homes and businesses. To take care of all your earwig control and prevention needs, get in touch with the experts at All-Safe Pest & Termite today. We’re eager to help you rid your property of earwig activity and avoid the nightmare of infestation moving forward.