Mysterious Wasp Infestation: My Home is Under Siege

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A significant wasp infestation has been reported in a home, primarily around one window, leading to multiple encounters with the insects. The homeowner has observed numerous wasps entering the house, despite thorough checks for entry points revealing no visible cracks or holes. The presence of pets, including a cat and a dog, raises concerns about potential stings. Suggestions from the discussion include setting up wasp traps, checking for hidden nests, and sealing any drafts that could serve as entry points. Some participants recommend contacting pest control, especially given the unusual number of wasps this late in the season. The conversation also touches on the possibility of wasps nesting within walls or window frames, emphasizing the need for a professional inspection to address the issue safely.
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SticksandStones said:
Please tell me the name of the spray that you can use indoors. This will solve so, SO many of my problems in life.
Any indoor flying insect spray will work. I used to have special wasp spray, but I found that Raid flying insect spray works just fine, it just doesn't have that jet that can nail a wasp 20 feet away.
 
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OH oh, Evo if they are yellow jackets they can mess up a wall pretty quick. They will chew up the insulation and work on the wall board. Time to call a professional pest control and I would do it now.
 
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JasonRox said:
That's warm! That's like ideal temperature.

Yes, very warm. I know Kansas is further south than I am, but I didn't realize it was THAT far south. Though, we had temps almost as warm today, but it was around freezing earlier this week, with overnight frosts several nights of the past two weeks. That seems to be typical for this area to get a lot of bouncing of temperatures in fall and spring. We're right on the border of jet streams, so can quickly switch between the arctic chills and the tropical heat it seems.
 

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