Many homes in rural areas are very prone to invasion by stinging insects. For example, some may find that yellow jackets make nests in their home and leave it exposed. These nests are often up in the eaves and in hard-to-reach areas. Thankfully, professional yellow jacket removal can provide them with the protection that their home needs to avoid any issue.

Yellow Jackets Can Be a Danger

Hornets are much more dangerous than normal honey bees, and yellow jackets are among the scariest ones that a person may run across. That's because these stinging insects have a terrible tendency to attack when their nest is disturbed. Those who get stung by these insects many times may find themselves swelling up or experiencing excessive pain that may be hard to tolerate.

Even worse, it is possible that a person may find that they are allergic to yellow jackets and end up experiencing even more dangerous reactions. Swollen throats are not uncommon for those who are affected by a yellow jacket allergy. As a result, it is critical for those in this situation to do what they can to manage a yellow jacket swarm on their property — specifically with professional help.

Why Professional Care Is Important

Homeowners may want to try DIY yellow jacket removal using various types of pesticides and other care options that can gradually get rid of an infestation. However, this step can be dangerous if a person doesn't know how to handle pesticides or if they apply them inappropriately. For example, they may add them in a way that causes many yellow jackets — including the queen — to survive.

However, professional yellow jacket removal works by identifying where these pests live and treating the infestation using a variety of different care options. Professionals may start by freezing the nest and removing it from the area to make sure the queen is removed with the rest of the yellow jackets. Then, various types of pesticides or other care methods may be used to destroy the nest and eliminate the yellow jackets for good.

This step is something homeowners may find themselves doing multiple times in their home's life. That's because yellow jackets may move back into these areas and spread after the initial treatment. Thankfully, only one care method is usually needed to get rid of a nest for the season, keeping their home protected for at least a year or so.