This is why they are only prevalent during hotter months.
Wasps swarming on siding.
This is how they re able to swarm and attack.
If wasps bees or hornets have built some sort of nest in the siding of your home you can do something about it.
To prevent wasp invasion there are several things you should do.
Table of contentshow to prevent wasps invasionhow to get rid of the wasp nestshow to get rid.
In general wasps will find these places attractive any time of year.
If it is not a cold season check the siding in the middle of the day when the wasps are likely to be busy and away from the nest.
It is a bit easier this way.
Bees will usually sequester themselves away in overhangs cracks window and door frames and under siding basically anywhere they can build a cozy nest.
Underneath siding or any other overhangs along a building.
As explained in our wasp control article they like sheltered spaces and voids for nest building so the sides of homes up under soffits and roof lines are perfect locations for them to live.
First thing first you need to prevent wasps invasion before you start thinking of how to get rid of them.
Never approach a wasps nest without protective gear covering your exposed skin even if you re in peak winter and suspect worker wasps are not present.
If you have a veil to cover your face and neck use it.