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The easiest way to get rid of [pest name format=”plural-lower”].<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Got wasps nesting where they don\u2019t belong? Call Fox Pest Control! We\u2019re experts in wasp control and know exactly how to handle these territorial pests. Our reliable treatments will eliminate wasps and protect your home and yard from future invasions. With our Home Protection Plan, you can enjoy peace of mind knowing your space is always protected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Call Fox Pest Control today for a free inspection: (203) 660-0988<\/a><\/strong>.
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A certified technician will inspect your property and provide customized pest control treatment based on their findings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Each service provides a detailed report and helpful tips to keep pests away. We return regularly throughout the year, increasing protection with every visit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Everything you never wanted to know about [pest name format=”plural-lower”].<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hamilton Allen Ph.D., BCE<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/svg>Certified Entomologist<\/a>, Fox Pest Control<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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[pest name] Facts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Size:<\/strong> 1\/3rd to 1\u201d
Number of legs:<\/strong> 6
Wings:<\/strong> 2 pairs
Bites or stings:<\/strong> yes
Color:<\/strong> varies by species, but usually yellow with black and brown
Carry disease:<\/strong> no
Damages home\/yard:<\/strong> no
Most active season:<\/strong> spring & summer
Fox plan for this pest:<\/strong> Home Protection Plan<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What do [pest name format=”plural-lower”] look like?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/picture>\n\n\n\n
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Cicada Killers<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Hornets<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Mud Daubers<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Paper Wasps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Yellowjackets<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Had it with [pest name format=”plural-lower”]?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Call now and get $50 off pest control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Call before 2pm and get same-day service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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There are thousands of species of wasps in the United States.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

They are divided into two primary subgroups: social and solitary<\/a>. There are only about a thousand species of social wasps, including yellowjackets and paper wasps, which are formidable colony builders. The rest are solitary wasps who do not form colonies. Cicada killers<\/a> and tarantula hawks are two well-known solitary species.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Social wasps form colonies with a structured hierarchy consisting of a queen, workers, and sometimes drones. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As a group, they build a nest and defend it. These wasps sting as a defensive tool. In a typical wasp colony<\/a>, there are the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n