Professional Wasp Exterminator in the Fraser Valley
| Size: | 1/4 inch to 1.5 inch |
| Colour: | Yellow, Black, White & Reddish |
| Shape: | Hairless abdomen with a slender body and 3 pairs of legs |
Wasp Treatments
Wasp Nest Removal
If wasps have already established their home on your property we’ll come by in our wasp-protective suits and take it down. If you’re unsure of where the nest is, don’t worry! Our technicians are trained to look in all the right places and have a high success rate in locating hidden wasp nets.
After removing the nest, we recommend getting a preventative spray to keep future nests from forming.
Don’t waste time getting stung trying to do it yourself, give Bugman a call and we’ll remove the nest safely so you don’t have to!
Wasp Preventative Spray
If wasps haven’t made their way onto your property yet but you want to make sure they stay away, give Bugman a call at 604-854-2847! We’ll spray all wasp-prone areas, including the peaks and around your soffits, to prevent them from building their nests on your property.
This service comes with a 6-month warranty, so if any wasps penetrate our spray and build a nest on your home, we’ll come and remove it at no additional cost!
What about Honey Bees?
At The Bugman we love Honey Bees! We work closely with local beekeepers to offer bee relocation services. Feel free to give us a call if you find any unwanted honeybees this spring, and we would be happy to arrange their safe removal and relocation.
Why Choose Bugman?
We have 30 years of experience in preventing wasps from building nests in your home, and our technicians are trained to find wasp nests in areas you may not notice. Plus, we offer affordable rates with a 6-month warranty!
Where Does Bugman Service?
We offer wasp treatment across the Fraser Valley, with our main areas of service being Mission, Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Langley & Maple Ridge
Don’t spend your summer hiding from wasps, give Bugman a call at 604-854-2847 and we’ll make sure the wasps don’t invade your home!
Wasps, Bees & Hornets
WASP
| Body: Pointed lower abdomen with no fur and a narrow waist |
| Colour: Black & yellow |
| Flying Appearance: When wasps fly, you can see their legs dangling. |
| Body: Larger and rounder than a wasp, with fur. |
| Colour: Black & yellow |
| Flying Appearance: When bees fly, they tuck their legs in. You cannot see them. |
| Body: Smaller and rounder than a wasp with no fur. |
| Colour: Black & white or black & yellow |
| Flying Appearance: When hornets fly they tuck their legs in like bees. |
Wasp, Bee & Hornet Diets
Wasps and hornets are both omnivores and will eat pollen and nectar, as well as small insects like flies and caterpillars. Bees, on the other hand, are vegetarians and only eat pollen and nectar. Honey bees will also eat honey during the colder months.
Wasp, Bee & Hornet Bites and Stings
Wasps can sting and bite, but they only attack when threatened. However, hornets are much more aggressive and will sting even when there is no threat. Unfortunately, neither wasps nor hornets lose their stingers after attacking and they can sting you multiple times.
Unlike wasps, some bees, such as honey bees, die after attacking because their stingers are torn from their body. Most bees are not very aggressive, and will leave you alone if you do not bother them. However, bumble bes are more aggressive, and will chase people if they feel threatened.
Interesting Fact: Only female bees, hornets & wasps have stingers!
Wasp, Bee & Hornet Nests
Wasp Nest
Honey Bee Nest
Hornet Nest
Bumble Bee Nest
Yellow Jacket Nest
Mining Bee Nest
Wasps build different nests depending on the specific species. Solitary wasps build their nest underground or in sheltered areas, whereas social wasps and hornets build their nests above ground. These wasps usually build nests in tree trunks, tree branches or in the eaves of your home. The nest of a social wasp and a hornet is made of chewed-up and regurgitated wood.
Like wasps, a bee’s nesting type is dependent on the species. Honeybees make their nest out of wax, which is created by the worker bees. Bumblebees prefer to nest underground in abandoned holes, and carpenter bees nest inside of wood.
More Information About Wasps!
Wasps don’t generally survive through the winter. The queen – and females that will become queens – hibernate, but most other wasps in the colony will die when the cold arrives.
In some countries, wasps are used to control pests in crops, because they eat insects that are considered harmful to farming.
Wasps are more aggressive in the late summer to early fall because there is less food and they need to protect their queen.
Nests are only used once! If you want to keep wasps from building in the same location next season, leave part of the nest up to prevent their return.
Wasps are territorial, they don’t like to build nests close to one another. Setting up a decoy nest can be a great home remedy to prevent new builds.
Wasps release a pheromone when they sting you that tells other wasps to behave more aggressively, so it is not recommended to swat a wasp when others are near.
Don’t spend your days fighting with wasps, call Bugman at 604-854-2847 and we’ll send one of our experienced technicians to kick the wasps off your property!