\u00a9 2023 wikiHow, Inc. All rights reserved. Spray around entryways, window and door frames, garage door, and cracks and crevices. Cover the nest area with a tarp for several days to discourage sand wasps from that part of the yard and cause them to abandon their nests. wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. X If we combine this information with your protected Last medically reviewed on August 6, 2019. information submitted for this request. All rights reserved. Sand wasps are capable of delivering extremely painful stings, but they are not very aggressive in nature. While sand wasps will not come into homes you will want to spray entry points to prevent other types of insects from coming inside. Thank you. This image is not<\/b> licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website. Often sand wasps will hover very close to people in the pursuit of flies, which can cause homeowners to mistake for an act of aggression. Next, you will then directly treat any visible sand wasps with Stryker Wasp and Hornet Killer. Wasp Sting: Remedy, treatment, swelling, and reactions - FactDr Since sand wasps are most active during the day, it is best to perform these treatments in the evening when they are less active and have returned to the nest. wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws.