This article was co-authored by Scott McCombe and by How.com.vn staff writer, Hannah Madden. Scott McCombe is the CEO of Summit Environmental Solutions (SES), a family-owned local pest solutions, animal control, and home insulation company based in Northern Virginia. Founded in 1991, SES has an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and has been awarded “Top Rated Professional,” and “Elite Service Award" by HomeAdvisor.
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Finding wasp nests is never a welcome surprise, but getting rid of them in your roof can be a tough feat to take on. Thankfully, there are a couple of different methods you can use to kill the wasp colony and knock down the nests to get rid of them once and for all. Keep reading to learn how you can dispose of the wasp nests in your roof and keep your home safe from stinging insects.
This article is based on an interview with our pest control specialist, Scott McCombe, the CEO of Summit Environmental Solutions. Check out the full interview here.
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- Insecticides can be dangerous. Always read the warning labels, and follow all of the safety instructions on the back.Thanks
- If you get stung by a wasp and experience hives, swelling, or difficulty breathing, you may be having an allergic reaction and you should call emergency services.[17]Thanks
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- ↑ https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/getting_rid_of_wasps_nests
- ↑ https://www.pests.org/get-rid-of-wasps/
- ↑ Scott McCombe. Pest Control Specialist. Expert Interview. 19 November 2019.
- ↑ https://www.popularmechanics.com/home/how-to/a9631/dont-be-an-idiiot-how-to-use-any-kind-of-ladder-safely-16123359/
- ↑ https://www.pests.org/get-rid-of-wasps/
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- ↑ https://www.thisoldhouse.com/pest-control/22579799/wasp-exterminator-cost
- ↑ https://www.bobvila.com/articles/best-roof-sealant/
- ↑ https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/getting_rid_of_wasps_nests
- ↑ Scott McCombe. Pest Control Specialist. Expert Interview. 19 November 2019.
- ↑ https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/getting_rid_of_wasps_nests
- ↑ Scott McCombe. Pest Control Specialist. Expert Interview. 19 November 2019.
- ↑ https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/getting_rid_of_wasps_nests
- ↑ https://www.thisoldhouse.com/pest-control/22579799/wasp-exterminator-cost
- ↑ https://acaai.org/allergies/types/insect-sting-allergy
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