Author name: Insectica Pest Control

A Summer Morning and a Buzzing Discovery
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A Summer Morning and a Buzzing Discovery

It was the crack of dawn in Toronto when our phone rang. A worried mother in the city’s east end reported a growing wasp nest under her roof eaves. On the drive over, I replayed last summer’s calls: backyard barbecues ruined by swarms, children hiding indoors in fear. Each call reminds me that wasps can quickly turn a peaceful home into a hazard zone.

Simple Tricks to Wasp-Proof Your Backyard and Garage
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3 Simple Tricks to Wasp-Proof Your Backyard and Garage

Summer in the Toronto GTA means backyard barbecues and sunny patio afternoons – and unfortunately, lots of buzzing wasps. Wasps (and their cousins like hornets and yellowjackets) can turn a fun gathering into a panic if they build nests near your deck or garage. Unlike gentle bees, wasps can sting repeatedly and inject more venom with each sting, making them much more dangerous than you might think.