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Wasps can build a traditional hanging nest where the entire structure is visible. This is often in trees and bushes but can also be against structure such as fences, decks, and the home. These nests are treated to reduce activity, removed, and then the area is treated again with a residual insecticide. Activity is normally gone the next day. They can also enter void spaces and build a nest in the protected area. This is often above soffits or between bricks of the home. Discovered by frequent wasp activity to the area and into the hole/gap entry point.

This type of nest is very difficult to treat by home owners who often make the mistake of sealing the entry point. This is the worst thing to do as it causes the wasps to find another way out of the nest which potentially drives them deeper into the home. Sprays in this instance have little long term success, they may reduce the population for a few days but very rarely solve the problem. Proper treatment of a wasp nest in a void space is done by applying an insecticide dust into the entry point. Activity is normally gone in 2-3 days, but may take up to a week.

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