Bee & Wasp Control in Bangor 

How to Prevent Bee & Wasp Nests 

After dealing with a wasp or bee nest, the goal is to avoid a repeat infestation the following season. While creating a completely insect-proof property is unrealistic, proactive steps can make structures and yards significantly less appealing nesting sites. Understanding the habits of local species and what draws them in is crucial for effective prevention, aiming to deter wasps and bees before they settle in.

Implementing these preventative measures can discourage nest building:

• Seal entry points: Regularly inspecting and sealing cracks in foundations, gaps around utility pipes or wires, and vents and chimneys, and ensuring they are properly screened, denies insects easy access to wall voids and attics.
• Maintain structures: Keeping siding, eaves, and window frames in good repair eliminates the inviting, sheltered voids that queen wasps often seek out for establishing new colonies in the spring.
• Manage waste properly: Using trash cans with tight-fitting lids, especially for food waste or sweet residues, and promptly cleaning up outdoor spills reduces food sources that attract foraging wasps.
• Tend the landscape: Trimming shrubs and tree branches away from the house, managing woodpiles (a potential carpenter bee attractant), and filling old rodent burrows can remove potential ground and aerial nesting spots.
• Early vigilance: Carefully checking common nesting areas like sheds, decks, and eaves during late spring and early summer can allow for the removal of small, newly started nests before they become large colonies.