A Yellow Jacket wasp is one of the most common types of wasp in North America. These wasps are characteristically black and yellow though their vivid colors may vary by region. Wasp Nest Yellow Jackets are responsible for pollination of flowers, trees, crops, and much more. Unlike Honey Bees a Yellow Jacket can sting multiple times. Many humans are allergic to wasp venom and are in need of medical attention after being stung. A Yellow Jacket can swell in numbers and it is not uncommon to have a population of over 4000 Yellow Jackets. It is important to learn how to get rid of Yellow Jackets before the numbers get out of control. Since Yellow Jackets scavenge and may become aggressive, proper wasp control techniques should be practiced. Contact the professionals at ICU Pest Control to have the Yellow Jacket population in your immediate area controlled.

Bald Faced Hornets are one of the most aggressive types of hornet. The Bald Faced Hornet is also one of the most common hornets in Ontario so there is a high demand for wasp control services. These aggressive hornets are territorial and will sting (multiple times) with little to no provocation. These hornets are predatory and carnivorous. Bald Faced Hornets will kill and eat other hornets, Honey Bees, and other insects. They have also been shown to scavenge on raw meat or animal carcasses. While they are predatory they are still responsible, in part, for pollination. Learn how to get rid of hornets with the help of ICU Pest Control services in Ontario.

Hornets are insects that are larger than 2 inches in length. Hornets live in small colonies (up to 1000) and are incredibly territorial and quite aggressive. A hornet's sting is much more painful than that of a Honey Bee or a Wasp. The stings contain toxic venom and the hornet can sting multiple times. Due to their aggressive nature and their affinity to nest near humans it is important to learn how to get rid of hornets. ICU Pest Control offers superb pest control services in and around Hamilton. Without the properly trained services an infestation of hornets can get out of control!

Wasps are a species that consist of Yellow Jackets, Hornets, Mud Wasps, Mud Daubers, Potter Wasps, Paper Wasps (also known as Umbrella Wasps), and Pollen Wasps. While wasps are generally considered a beneficial species, a wasp infestation in or around a home or business can be quite bad and getting rid of these insect may be very difficult. Many species of wasps choose to nest in and around homes. Wasps are quite aggressive and they can sting multiple times. Due to their territorial nature it is important that you learn how to get rid of wasps in the correct manner. A pest control service such as ICU Pest Control has been trained to deal with aggressive wasp control and can get rid of wasps without causing a swarm. An active nest should never be disturbed by an untrained individual.

Umbrella Wasps (commonly known as Paper Wasps) live in small colonies and build nests that resemble an umbrella. This type of wasp infestation can have a negative effects on humans. These wasps are incredibly territorial and can sting multiple times. These wasps are larger than their Yellow Jacket cousins (about an inch in length) and their colonies can house thousands of Umbrella Wasps. A professional wasp exterminator should be called to get rid of wasps.