{"id":168,"date":"2025-09-25T17:15:46","date_gmt":"2025-09-25T17:15:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.frontrangepest.com\/blog\/?p=168"},"modified":"2025-09-25T17:15:47","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T17:15:47","slug":"tired-of-wasp-season-heres-how-to-keep-them-at-bay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.frontrangepest.com\/blog\/tired-of-wasp-season-heres-how-to-keep-them-at-bay\/","title":{"rendered":"Tired of Wasp Season? Here\u2019s How to Keep Them at Bay"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It\u2019s wasp season, which means these pesky predators are at their most aggressive. While complete elimination isn\u2019t realistic, there are several ways to reduce their presence and make your property less attractive to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Wasps Are So Aggressive Now<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Wasps are particularly aggressive in late summer and early fall due to changes in their life cycle. Workers spend most of the season gathering proteins for larvae. In return, the larvae produce a sugary solution that feeds the adult wasps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the season winds down, queens lay fewer eggs and the number of larvae decreases. With less sugar available, the workers become hungrier and start seeking out easy food sources\u2014often from humans enjoying the outdoors. This shift in their diet is what makes wasps especially aggressive in late summer and fall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make Your Property Less Welcoming to Wasps<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Wasps are highly adaptable and will build both aerial and ground nests. They often seek out small, sheltered areas to call home. To discourage nesting:<\/p>\n\n\n\n