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A bee or wasp’s nest by your house can lead to a number of issues. Not only do they pose a threat of pest infestation, but bees and wasps can also cause damage to your home, both inside and out. The exterminators at Valley Pest Control in Oshkosh, WI, explain how bees and wasps can be detrimental to your property.

Although they aren’t as common as termites, there are species of bees and wasps that can destroy wood, causing major structural damage to homes. One culprit is the carpenter bee. Decks, porches, wood siding, and other wooden structures are at risk when these pests begin tunneling to prepare for egg laying and food storage in the spring. As temperatures rise in the summer months, young bees are ready to leave the nest. You will then see young carpenter bees flying from holes in your wooden structures.

Unlike termites, these bees don’t eat wood, but they prefer to reuse tunnels year after year. Any damage comes from repeated tunneling in the same area, causing the wood to be compromised and structurally weaker.

bees and waspsWhen it comes to wasps, wood wasps and horntail wasps can cause issues to structures despite their preference for dying or felled trees. Unlike bees, they will not infest seasoned wood. They also won’t return to old nests once wood has been seasoned.

The best way to tackle an infestation that threatens your property is insecticidal dust that coats the entrance of the nest holes during the early spring. It’s also a good idea to fill any visible holes with wood putty once you see bees escaping the nests. Take precautions against getting stung and apply pesticides and putty at night since bees and wasps tend to be more active during the day.

For residential and commercial customers, Valley Pest Control offers safe, effective solutions to pest, rodent, and insect problems. These exterminators provide quality pest and rodent control services to eliminate infestations and prevent further trouble. To learn more about how they can help with bees and wasps as well as mice, spiders, and termites, visit them online or call (920) 426-2704.

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