As summer reaches its peak, Go Green Pest Control is seeing a sharp increase in calls for stinging insects throughout Delta, Surrey, Richmond, White Rock, Langley, Tsawwassen, Ladner, and surrounding communities.

Wasps, yellow jackets, hornets, and bees are all becoming more active as their colonies grow larger. While these insects play an important role in nature, they can quickly become a hazard when they establish nests around homes, businesses, schools, playgrounds, and outdoor living spaces.

Why Are Stinging Insects So Active?

From late spring through early fall, stinging insect colonies are in full growth mode. Worker insects spend their days searching for food and protecting their nest, making encounters with people much more common.

By mid to late summer, a single wasp or yellow jacket colony can contain hundreds or even thousands of insects. This is why homeowners often notice a sudden increase in activity around decks, patios, rooflines, gardens, sheds, and fences.

Common Stinging Insects We Remove

Wasps

Paper wasps commonly build umbrella-shaped nests beneath roof eaves, decks, railings, play structures, and sheds. Although they are generally less aggressive than yellow jackets, they will defend their nest if disturbed.

Yellow Jackets

Yellow jackets are the number one stinging insect we respond to during the summer months. They often build nests underground, inside wall voids, or beneath landscaping features. They’re highly attracted to sugary drinks, outdoor meals, garbage, and pet food, making backyard gatherings a common place for unwanted encounters.

Hornets

Hornets build large paper nests in trees, shrubs, and on buildings. While they typically avoid human contact, they can become extremely defensive if someone gets too close to their colony.

Bees

Bees are essential pollinators that support our environment and local food production. If bees establish a hive on your property, professional identification is important. Whenever practical, relocation is the preferred solution rather than elimination.

Signs You May Have a Nest

If you notice any of the following, it’s time to have your property inspected:

• Large numbers of wasps or hornets flying in one area.
• Insects repeatedly entering and exiting the same hole or opening.
• A paper nest attached to eaves, trees, fences, sheds, or outdoor structures.
• Frequent insect activity near the ground, which may indicate an underground yellow jacket nest.
• Buzzing sounds coming from walls, soffits, or attic spaces.

The earlier a nest is located, the easier and safer it usually is to remove.

Don’t Try to Remove a Nest Yourself

Every year, homeowners are injured attempting to remove wasp or hornet nests without the proper equipment or experience.

Disturbing an active colony can trigger a defensive swarm, resulting in multiple painful stings. This can be especially dangerous for children, pets, seniors, and anyone with allergies to insect venom.

Avoid:

• Spraying large nests with over-the-counter products.
• Knocking nests down with poles or garden tools.
• Burning or flooding nests.
• Sealing entry points while insects are still active inside walls or roof spaces.

These methods often make the situation worse and can increase the risk of being stung.

How Go Green Pest Control Can Help

Our experienced technicians accurately identify the species, locate the nest, and recommend the safest and most effective treatment for your property.

We use targeted pest management techniques designed to eliminate the problem while minimizing environmental impact whenever possible. We also inspect your property for conditions that encourage nesting and provide practical recommendations to help reduce future infestations.

Tips to Help Prevent Stinging Insects

You can make your property less attractive to wasps and yellow jackets by:

• Keeping garbage and recycling containers tightly sealed.
• Cleaning up food spills and sugary drinks promptly.
• Covering food during outdoor gatherings and barbecues.
• Removing fallen fruit from trees.
• Sealing cracks and openings around your home’s exterior.
• Inspecting eaves, sheds, fences, decks, and playground equipment regularly for new nest activity.

Protect Your Home Before the Nest Gets Bigger

Small nests can grow rapidly during the summer, making removal more difficult and increasing the risk of painful encounters.

If you’ve noticed increased wasp, hornet, or yellow jacket activity around your home or business, don’t wait until someone gets stung.

Go Green Pest Control provides professional stinging insect control throughout Delta, Surrey, Richmond, White Rock, Langley, Tsawwassen, Ladner, and the Lower Mainland.

Whether you need a wasp nest removed from your roof, yellow jackets eliminated from your yard, or a professional inspection to identify the problem, our experienced team is here to help.

Contact Go Green Pest Control Today

Go Green Pest Control
Delta, BC
📞 778-886-4111
🌐 www.gogreenpestcontrol.ca

Protecting homes and businesses with safe, effective, and environmentally responsible pest management solutions.

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