Everything You Need to Know About Wasps in Florida

Unlike bees, wasps are violent and aggressive, often attacking without any provocation. Florida has a warm environment for a lot of different pests to scavenge, and one of the most common stinging insects you’ll find here are wasps. Here are a few of the most common Florida wasps and why you should leave removal of these insects to professionals. 

Types of Wasps In Florida

While some wasps are more aggressive than others, all can and will sting humans they perceive as a threat to their nest. Symptoms of wasp stings can be mild redness, pain, and swelling, but they can also be more severe, including swelling of the throat, hives, nausea, and vomiting. When hives invade your homes or outdoor space, you and your family could be exposed to medical issues following bites. Common types of wasps in Florida are: 

• Cicada Killer 
• Paper Wasp
• Mud Dauber 

Cicada Killer

As you might have guessed, cicada killer wasps prey on cicadas. They use the dead cicadas as nourishment for their larvae. These wasps tunnel underground, which can be problematic as you might run over the nest with the mower or doing other gardening chores. Adults are about 1.5” long, with large black abdomens and amber wings. 

Paper Wasp

Paper wasps get their name from the materials they use to build their nests, which resembles wadded up paper in an oval or circular shape and an entry hole near the bottom. They often seek out residential yards for this and hang nests from tree branches, porch ceilings, attics, garages, and sheds. They are fairly aggressive, which of course, is not ideal for having near your home. Paper wasps have black abdomens and reddish-brown bodies with yellow rings.

Mud Dauber

Mud daubers are about one inch long with very thin waists and yellow and black legs. They build their nests out of mud – often under eaves, porches, garages, and more. While they aren’t as likely to sting you as other species, no one wants to deal with wasps in their home or outdoor space. 

How To Remove Wasps

The short answer is to call professionals. Wasps are far more aggressive than bees and can sting multiple times. The staff at Capelouto has the skills and equipment necessary to safely exterminate wasps without causing harm to your property. You should never attempt to remove a wasp nest on your own. You risk serious injury and you could endanger family members and pets. When wasps are angry, they will attack anything they can. 

Why Does Wasp Control Pricing Vary Between Companies?

Quality

 Higher quality professional pest control products are going to increase the price of a service. Be careful when choosing what seems too good to be true.

Guarantee 

 Some companies will offer unlimited technician visits until your problem is solved, and some have a one-shot policy. The time that pest control technicians spend at your home is an expense that low-budget companies cannot afford. You get what you pay for when it comes to guaranteed service.

Expertise 

Companies with rigorous training programs and ongoing entomological research are going to come with a higher price tag. Mom and pop operations often rely on their personal experience rather than consistent, professional industry retraining.

Make Sure The Company is a Good Fit For You

If you are looking to invest in stinging insect control services, do your research before settling for the first cheap company that comes along. Carefully consider which of the elements listed above are most important to you, and make it a priority to find a company that matches all of them.

Get Top-Notch Pest Control from Capelouto

If your home or garage has been invaded by aggressive wasps, don’t hesitate to call Capelouto. We can help rid your property of these harmful insects through our bee and wasp control program. To learn more or schedule an appointment, give us a call at (850) 656-1166, or you can leave us a message online.