425 691 7775 Sammamish Swarming with Yellow Jackets
Hot fun in the summertime. Is it a bird or a plane. No it was the stinging flying Yellow jackets landing. What does a yellow jacket look like. Well the stinging and biting pests are bright yellow and black and are generally found outdoors. However the pests can also be found in attics, open carports, garages, in residences and other structures. In a Sammamish, WA. neighbourhood, a resident learned that Yellow Jackets have arrived. Many people refer to yellowjackets as bees. But yellow jackets are actually a type of Wasp. The Sammamish homeowner was pretty stressed out at the number of Yellow Jackets swarming around the property. It was time to call in a pest control eliminator. Yellow jacket removal from both the attic and attached garage was going to be a job for the pest control experts. This much needed professional service was the job for AMPM Exterminators. A company that did a successful pest control service last year for this Sammamish homeowner.
Swarms of Yellow Jackets:
Yellow Jackets are constantly looking for sweet foods, sweet liquids and all types of meat and protein. Such as meats and other foods on the grill, insects and food garbage. The stinging pests even seek out protein found in bugs. Important to remember that 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 severe allergic reactions. 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 of this magnitude. 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, Magnolia and more.
Precautionary and prevention tips:
Yellowjackets can be unpredictable and very aggressive. Especially in late summer when the colonies are at the largest. Always look before taking a drink 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 Sammamish homeowner opted for a three month service for prevention.
How to treat a Yellow Jacket sting:
Wash the spot with soap and water to remove venom. 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 Ants, Carpenter Ants, Rats, Mice, birds, Termites, Wasps,Yellow Jackets and Hornets. AMPM Exterminators is a Pest control service that provides effective pest control. Covering cities such as Seattle, Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland, Renton, Everett, Bothell and Issaquah and much more.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 Sammamish homeowner did and highly recommended that the neighbors do the same. AMPM Exterminators got hired by three neighbors for same yellow jacket infestations. All Yellow Jackets were eliminated successfully.
AMPM Exterminators is a Professional pest control company experienced in eliminations of bed bugs, Little Black Ants, Carpenter Ants, Rats, Mice, birds, Termites, Wasps,Yellow Jackets and Hornets. AMPM Exterminators is a Pest control service that provides effective pest control. Covering cities such as Seattle, Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland, Renton, Everett, Bothell and Issaquah and much more.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 Sammamish homeowner did and highly recommended that the neighbors do the same. AMPM Exterminators got hired by three neighbors for same yellow jacket infestations. All Yellow Jackets were eliminated successfully.
