Although some species of wasps may be very bothersome to people, majority of the species are solitary and non-stinging. Additionally, wasps are extremely important in the control of other pest insects because almost all pests are the food source for at least one species of wasp. Without the presence of wasps, this natural insect control would not be possible.
Although wasps are helpful to the environment, they can also be dangerous when encountering people. If their nest is distrusted, wasps become very defensive and will swarm and sting in order to protect the nest.
Wasp infestations can be fairly common in residential areas. If you notice a few wasps flying near your home, that can be an indication that a nest is located near by and you should inspect your home to determine its location and eliminate it.
If you do locate a wasps nest, there are several steps that you can take to eliminate the nest is a safe manner. Although there are other methods to eliminate an infestation, the easiest and safest way is to call your local pest control expert.