Yellow Jackets Abuzz in Des Moines, WA.
It's a sizzling hot Summer in Des Moines, WA. A city between Seattle and Tacoma. The feared and aggressive Yellow jackets are here. The stinging pests are a bright yellow and black and can be found outdoors, in attics, open carports, garages and other structures. A Des Moines, WA neighbourhood resident learned that Yellow Jackets are not visible only in the Summer. Many people refer to yellowjackets as bees. But yellow jackets are actually a type of Wasp. The homeowner was in dire need of pest control. Yellow jacket removal from both the attic and attached garage was a job for the pest control experts. The homeowner had utilized AMPM Exterminators, in the past, for a different type of infestation. This much needed professional service was the job for AMPM Exterminators.
Yellow Jackets always on the hunt for:
The Yellow Jackets are always searching for sweet foods, sweet liquids and all types of meat. Yellow jackets love protein sources such as hamburgers on the grill, insects and food garbage. The stinging pests also go after protein found in bugs. Yellowjackets can be a year round headache. Winter is for the inseminated queens who tend to reside in attics and walls. Yellow jackets will attack humans and can be deadly if people have allergic reactions to the sting. Keep in mind that yellow jackets can chase humans for hundreds of yards. The yellow jackets stinger does not drop off. Do it yourself methods to get rid of the pests may not be enough to take care of an infestation. Opt for professional pest control service. Call AMPM Exterminators to get rid of the Yellow Jacket infestation successfully and safely.
Yellow Jackets are very aggressive:
Yellowjackets are very aggressive. More so than other stinging insects such as Hornets, Mud Daubers, Bees and Wasps. Yellowjackets can sting and bite. Since the pests do not lose the stinger, it can sting many times.
Yellowjackets vigorously protect the nests. Swarm attacks can and will occur if someone accidentally steps on or hits a nest opening. If a nest is spotted do not poke, touch or kick it. Mowing lawns can be hazardous during the late Summer season when colonies are huge. It's best to call on a professional pest eliminator. AMPM Exterminators covers many cities such as Seattle, Bellevue, Federal Way, Kirkland, Sammamish and much much more.
Safety tips for prevention:
Yellowjackets can be unpredictable and very aggressive. Especially in late summer when the colonies are at the largest. Taking precautions can help avoid being stung.
Look before taking a drink is an excellent precaution because the stinging pests will fly into drinks. Yellowjackets hunt for sweet foods and drinks like juices, sodas and yes even adult beverages. Keep all garbage cans and dumpsters covered tightly and away from eating areas. Yellow Jackets buzz around in the garbage for scraps and everything sweet. If swarming Yellow Jackets Stay attack stay calm as possible. Only because flailing movement will cause the yellowjackets to become even more aggressive. Crushing a yellow jacket is not advisable. The Yellow Jackets give off an alarm pheromone that alerts others in the area to attack. Keep children away from overgrown or wooded areas which are prime nesting sites for yellow jackets. Do not use gasoline to try to eliminate a yellowjacket nest. This is very dangerous and environmentally unsound. Especially in the scorching heat here in the Puget Sound right now. Grass is dry along with trees and foliage. An AMPM Exterminators technician recommended recurring services for follow up treatments. The homeowner opted for a three month service for prevention.
What to do if stung by a Yellow Jacket:
To remove venom wash the spot with soap and water.
Apply cold water, icy cold wet cloth or a paste of meat tenderizer and water.
Give the sting victim a pain reliever or antihistamine to reduce swelling
Calamine products help to reduce itching.
Have the sting victim lie down.
Lower the stung arm or leg below the heart.
Do not drink alcohol or take sedatives.
If the sting is to the throat or mouth, Seek Medical Attention immediately. Swelling can lead to suffocation. Know the signs of allergic reactions.
AMPM Exterminators
AMPM Exterminators is a Professional pest control company experienced in eliminations of bed bugs, little black sugar ants, carpenter ants, rat control, house mice, rodent control,birds,beetles, moths, flies, termites, wasps,Yellow Jackets and hornets. Ampm Pest control service provides effective pest control in cities such as Seattle, Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland, Renton, Everett, Bothell and Issaquah and many more. Bedbugs extermination services, Mouse Control, Rodent, Carpenter Ants, Spider control are available to residences, apartments, condominiums, Commercial Businesses including hotels, restaurants, schools and industrial establishments like warehouses and grocery stores. Attic and Crawlspace Rodent Restoration is a separate service. Contact AMPM Exterminators for answers to questions about the pest control needs. Every home is different and repair costs may vary. After years of experienced inspections, each client deserve customized solutions for the pest problems. Learn more by contacting AMPM Exterminators who will provide the professional services needed. Which is exactly what the Des Moines, WA. homeowner did and highly recommended that the neighbors do the same. AMPM Exterminators got hired by three neighbors for same yellow jacket infestations.
AMPM Exterminators is a Professional pest control company experienced in eliminations of bed bugs, little black sugar ants, carpenter ants, rat control, house mice, rodent control,birds,beetles, moths, flies, termites, wasps,Yellow Jackets and hornets. Ampm Pest control service provides effective pest control in cities such as Seattle, Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland, Renton, Everett, Bothell and Issaquah and many more. Bedbugs extermination services, Mouse Control, Rodent, Carpenter Ants, Spider control are available to residences, apartments, condominiums, Commercial Businesses including hotels, restaurants, schools and industrial establishments like warehouses and grocery stores. Attic and Crawlspace Rodent Restoration is a separate service. Contact AMPM Exterminators for answers to questions about the pest control needs. Every home is different and repair costs may vary. After years of experienced inspections, each client deserve customized solutions for the pest problems. Learn more by contacting AMPM Exterminators who will provide the professional services needed. Which is exactly what the Des Moines, WA. homeowner did and highly recommended that the neighbors do the same. AMPM Exterminators got hired by three neighbors for same yellow jacket infestations.
