as summer wraps up and calgarians Savor the last of the warm weather with outdoor activities an unwelcome buz has been increasingly frequent in the city Wass this year the was population seems particularly aggressive turning one's peaceful picnics into frantic scenes of swatting and buzzing so why are there more Wass this year and what's behind their heightened activity nathani heal from E Humane Wildlife removal and Pest Control in oak on sheds light on the situation he explains that late summer typically sees a spike in WASP activity as their colonies reach their Peak however this year the colonies have been exceptionally large the mass population inside some of these colonies is greater than I'm used to seeing heal nodes this increase in size is contributing to the heightened number of stings and Si ratings the reason for this surge in was progression lies in the changing dynamics of their colonies as the season progresses according to heal Yellow Jackets the Wass most commonly seen buzzing around food become more aggressive in late summer and early fall this behavior is driven by the need to feed their Lai which secrete a sugary substance that encourages worker Wass to keep hunting for food as the season ends and the queen stops producing Lavi the these worker Wass lose their food source and become more desperate leaving them to invade human spaces in search of sustenance in Calgary the situation is no different antoan wette of that pest control guy reports an unprecedented volume of calls related to was problems it's so busy it's incredible we have at least 30 calls a day he reveals the warm weather and abundant food sources such as eids that Wass feed on have created ideal conditions for their population to thrive the mild winter also played a role by allowing more Wass to survive and emerge in the spring further boosting their numbers The increased wasp activity isn't just a Calgary issue other areas including the Prairie Provinces have reported similar surges in Edmonton residents have taken matters into their own hands setting up DIY traps to combat the infestation however pest control experts advise caution D Ladi from we clean Pest Control emphasizes that while DIY traps may offer temporary relief professional intervention is often more effective he explains that many homemade traps only capture a fraction of the wasps that professional grade Solutions can handle for those looking to minimize encounters with wasps experts recommend several strategies using a fan during outdoor Gatherings can ditter wasps and as they dislike moving air wasp traps can also be effective if placed strategically around the perimeter of your Gathering area yet if you discover a wasp nest in a hard to- reach spot or on your property it's best to consult with a professional to avoid potential dangers in summary while wasps are a natural part of the late Summer Landscape this year's heightened activity can be attributed to favorable conditions and an unusually high population as we enjoy the Final Days of Summer staying informed and prepared can help mitigate the annoyance and risk associated with these pesky insects stay subscribed for more videos