Pest Control for Yellow Jackets, Hornets, and Other Stinging Insects

Dealing with the reaction of stinging insects can be very dangerous for a homeowner to address on their own.

Stinging insects can quickly ruin any outdoor activity, especially when people who are allergic to their sting are present. While our initial reaction may be to do whatever it takes to get rid of them, certain stinging insects are more beneficial than they are dangerous. For instance, bees help pollinate plants, and wasps feed on other insects that can be harmful to a lawn.

Understanding Stinging Insects

Colonies of stinging insects tend to grow during the summer, so they are typically most active in the late summer and early fall. Also, they are more likely to be active during the day, as they retreat to their nests in the evening.

Humans end up having interactions with stinging insects while they are scavenging for food. For instance, bees and yellow jackets sting only out of defense.

Pest Control and Removal Services

At B & D Pest Solutions LLC, you will find the answer to all your pest control needs. With customized services created by highly trained pest management technicians, you can expect the best pest protection. As far as stinging insect, we deal primarily with:

• Yellow Jackets – They are sometimes confused with paper wasps, and while they are similar, yellow jackets make underground or aerial nests. They are slightly larger than a typical honeybee. Along their thorax and abdomen, they have black and yellow markings.
• Wasps – Wasps are different from bees in both habits and appearance. They are not fuzzy, and they do not make honey. They are much slimmer and more brightly colored than bees. When threatened, wasps will sting multiple times. They also hunt and scavaging for food.
• Hornets – They look similar to wasps, but they are typically reddish-brown or black and white. Hornets tend to be thicker, rounder, and more aggressive than the common wasp. They usually build their nests in protected areas that are out of reach. Their nests are round, made of paper, and will contain hundreds of hornets.
• Bees – They are small, fuzzy insects that have two pairs of wings and rounder than wasps. They are typically found around plants and flowers, looking for nectar so that they can make honey in their hives. They have a more mellow disposition than wasps, and will usually only sting if they feel threatened. Bees are incredibly important to the environment and are often relocated rather than exterminated.

Stinging insects can be tricky to remove. Finding these insects around your home or business can disrupt your family or customers. They can be especially worrisome if you have children, pets, or if someone in your family is allergic to their sting.

Do not try to remove them without the help of a trained professional. Stinging insects will sting to protect themselves and their colony. Wasps and hornets give off pheromones when disturbed, which can cause other members of their colony to react and attack as well. Dealing with this reaction can be very dangerous for a homeowner to address on their own.

Professional Insect Removal in NJ

Dealing with a stinging insect infestation needs to be done by professionals, for safe handling of the insects. You can call B & D Pest Solutions LLC, the bee pest removal company for NJ, who will know exactly what to do.