Why Are So Many Wasps Around My Pool?

Want to keep your backyard pool freer of the threat of wanton wasps?

Don’t we all? It’s a hot Nashville summer. When you find time to kick back by the pool, the presence of stinging pests can ruin it. Don’t spend your time dodging wasps while you’re trying to unwind from the daily grind. Mosquito Squad of Nashville can help take the sting out of your backyard oasis!

Backyard Pools, Water and Sugar Make a Wasp Heaven

Pools are sources for family respite and refreshment. Wasps are not in search of a swimming hole, but they are thirsty. In the heat of summer, your pool becomes a magnet for wasps and other backyard pests looking for a drink. Water sources will obviously be attractive to hot and thirsty wasps, but you might be surprised to know that chlorinated water can hold their attention even more than natural water spots!

We too, bear a bit of responsibility in drawing wasps near to our outdoor spaces. Human refreshment comes in more than the form of water, and those sugary drinks, melted popsicles, and half-eaten snacks left near the pool area. This is essentially an all-you-can-eat buffet for yellow jackets and wasps.

Why So Many Wasps Just Now?

Wasps become more aggressive in late summer when their colonies are bursting with residents, and they're fighting to feed the queen. That means more nests, more scouts, and bigger potential for unwanted aerial encounters. This time of year, wasps can be out of sorts and in our faces!

I Don’t See Nests, Where Are They Coming From?

Take a peek under pool decks, in grill covers, in eaves, beneath umbrellas, or in your pool equipment housing. Wasps love secluded, shaded spots, so they’ll scout many nooks and crannies around backyard pools to make their homes.

DIY Wasp Removal? We Say, “Not So Fast!”

We know, we know! There are many products on the market for do-it-yourself wasp removal. Spraying a wasp nest or knocking it down can trigger an aggressive swarm. And trust us, wasps don’t forgive or forget. If you spot a nest or a sudden increase in wasp activity, let a professional take care of it. And if you’re in the Nashville area, Mosquito Squad are the wasp control professionals you seek!

Professional Wasp Control Near Your Pool

Mosquito Squad of Nashville provides perimeter protection and wasp nest removal that can help you enjoy your outdoor space, minus the constant threat of stings. We target nesting sites, eliminate active colonies, and apply barrier treatments to keep them from coming back.

Choose Mosquito Squad for wasp control near me in Nashville and beyond!

Mosquito Squad treats mosquitoes, ticks, fleas, and many more outdoor pests throughout the Nashville TN area, including wasps, hornets, and yellow jackets! Contact us today at (615) 492-3662 or fill out our online form for your complimentary wasp pest control assessment and treatment quote.

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