Wasps are a fairly common appearance in sunny Singapore. Despite often building smaller nests than bees, wasps make up for this by being much more aggressive and carrying stronger venom in their stings. They are also capable of stinging many times and can cause allergic reactions on top of the immense pain they cause.
As such, it can be nerve-wracking to try and pass safely upon encountering a wasp nest in your corridor. To better ensure your safety and well-being, here are some tips to help you get past a wasp nest encounter the right way.
Keep a good distance
Wasps are very defensive insects when it comes to perceived threats approaching their nests! Keep as far away as you can from their nest in order to avoid agitating the wasps within. Although it can be tempting to sneak a closer look in order to identify and evaluate the threat hanging in your corridor, it is incredibly risky to do so unprotected.
Keep a wide berth or change routes if you have to, for wasp nests can vary greatly in size and occupancy, with some species cramming up to 10,000 wasps in one nest. As such, taking the proper precautions over satisfying your curiosity is a must, as too many stings can pose serious health risks.
Move slowly and gently
Most species of wasps tend to attack out of fear. Taking the extra step to keep these insects calm goes a long way toward ensuring your safety. If another route is not available, try to move slowly with as little sound as possible so as not to agitate the nest.
Do resist the urge to rush past the wasp nest as quickly as possible. Due to wasps being associated with intense pain from their venomous stings, it can be difficult to move calmly and quietly when faced with a nest full of these small but powerful flying insects.
Due to corridors being narrow spaces, it is also important to not linger in one spot for too long. Texting your partner can wait when there’s a wasp nest to avoid!
Notify pest control as soon as possible
Although often encountered in smaller numbers than bees, wasps often multiply very quickly, meaning an unreported nest can become an even bigger hazard if left unaddressed.
As with any pest, early intervention is key to helping you save more in the long run. Save yourself the time and cost of an elaborate wasp nest removal and notify pest control services as soon as you come across one. This way, you reduce the chance of your neighbours, loved ones, and yourself getting stung.
Under no circumstances should you try to remove a wasp nest on your own. Without the proper protection and expertise, the consequences of a botched removal may very well be irreversible.
Conclusion
In conclusion, a wasp nest is something that should be left for experts to handle. PestClinic is one group of experts more than capable of handling a wasp nest, with over 30 years of pest-busting experience across many locations. Aside from wasp eviction jobs, PestClinic is familiar with more niche aspects of local pest management, such as conducting a termite inspection in Singapore. Contact us today for more information.
