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Stinging Pest Facts & Information

 

Safeguard your home or business from stinging pests by mastering identification and control techniques.

IDENTIFY

Types of Stinging Pests

What do stinging pests look like?

Stinging pests, such as wasps, hornets, and bees, vary in size but are often easily identified by their distinct bodies, wings, and stingers. These pests have six legs and two antennae, and their bodies are typically segmented, with a noticeable constriction between the thorax and abdomen, giving them a wasp-like shape. Some stinging pests, like wasps and hornets, can be aggressive, delivering painful stings when they feel threatened. Many of these insects build nests in hidden areas around homes, which makes control and removal a challenge for homeowners. Their stings can pose health risks, especially for those allergic to their venom. Over-the-counter insecticides may be ineffective or risky to use near stinging pest nests. Safe and effective stinging pest control often requires specialized equipment, protective gear, and professional expertise. Learn more about identifying stinging pests and keeping your property safe from their presence.

TREATMENT

How do I get rid of stinging pests?

What Unity Property & Pest Does

If you discover a stinging pest nest on your property, safely and completely removing it can pose challenges. It’s crucial to consult an expert in stinging insect identification to determine the most effective treatment approach. Unity Property & Pest can conduct an inspection and develop a customized plan to address your stinging pest issue. With extensive training, our professionals are well-versed in identifying and managing various types of stinging insects.

Once a Unity Property & Pest expert locates the nest, they can implement stinging pest treatments to resolve the situation. They will also address factors that attract stinging insects, eliminate current infestations, and remove nests to prevent future occurrences.

Frequently Asked Questions

Warm weather often draws people outdoors, attracting stinging pests like wasps, bees, hornets, or yellow jackets. While their stings can be painful, they can also lead to serious health issues such as swelling, infections, nausea, and in rare cases, death. It’s crucial not only to manage the presence of stinging pests but also to identify and eliminate their breeding sites.

During the warm months, stinging insects frequently hover around homes, constructing nests inside attics, gutters, under decks, or eaves. It’s essential to locate and seal cracks and crevices to prevent these pests from infiltrating indoors.

If you’re aiming to remove wasps, hornets, and bees from your property, it should begin with a comprehensive pest inspection of your premises. Stinging insects, such as bees, wasps, and hornets, are often attracted to homes due to a combination of environmental factors and available resources. Understanding these attractants can help minimize your risk of exposure or infestation.
  1. Landscaping: Stinging insects are naturally drawn to flowers. Bees are crucial pollinators, while wasps and hornets feed on flower nectar. Your landscaping choices significantly influence the presence of these insects. Having flowering plants, especially brightly colored ones, can attract honey bees, bumble bees, carpenter bees, paper wasps, yellow jackets, and hornets to your yard.

  2. Sweets and Sweet Scents: Stinging insects are also attracted to sweet smells. Even without flowers, any sweet scent in your yard—like juice left out, cologne, or perfume—can pique their curiosity and draw them to your property.

  3. Insects and Prey: Some stinging pests, like wasps and yellow jackets, feed not only on nectar but also on protein sources such as other insects. Presence of flies or spiders can indirectly attract these pests.

  4. Trash: Open or unsealed trash containers provide abundant food sources for stinging insects, including both sweet and protein-based foods. Properly sealing and managing trash can prevent them from establishing nests nearby.

  5. Colors and Patterns: Bright colors and floral patterns on homes or clothing can attract stinging insects. Being mindful of what you wear outdoors can reduce the likelihood of attracting them.

  6. Moisture: Stinging insects are indirectly attracted to moisture. Homes with moisture issues, such as leaky pipes or stagnant water in gutters or containers, can attract these pests seeking water sources.

  7. Nesting Sites: Suitable nesting sites are essential for stinging insects. They may find crevices, eaves, or other sheltered areas around your home ideal for building nests. Inspecting and sealing potential nesting spots can deter them from establishing colonies on your property.

STINGING PEST FACTS

Learn More About Stinging Pests

The more you understand stinging pests, the more effectively you can predict and manage their behavior. Here are some quick facts to guide you:

Stings

Stinging insects like bees, wasps, yellow jackets, and hornets utilize their stings to subdue prey, primarily insects and spiders, and to defend themselves or their colony.

Hornet Nests

Hornet nests are built using paper-like material created by the insects mixing their saliva with gathered wood fibers.

Stinging Venom

Unlike wasps, yellow jackets, and hornets, honey bees, Africanized honey bees, and bumble bees sting and inject venom only once. After stinging, they typically die within minutes.

BEHAVIOR, DIET & HABITS

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Common Stinging Pests

Understanding stinging pests is crucial for predicting and controlling their behavior. Bees, wasps, hornets, and yellow jackets are among the most prevalent types, known for their defensive stinging behavior. Their stings can cause intense pain, and for individuals with allergies, they may trigger mild to severe reactions.

Why Do Bees Sting?

Stinging insects like bees, wasps, yellow jackets, and hornets use their stings primarily to subdue prey such as insects and spiders, and to defend themselves or their colony. When sensing danger, these insects can become aggressive and sting to protect their nests. Removing stinging insect nests should be handled by experienced professionals to avoid hazardous encounters.

Where Stinging Pests Live

During warmer months, stinging insects are commonly found buzzing around homes, often nesting inside attics, gutters, under decks, and eaves. Sealing cracks and crevices is crucial to prevent these pests from entering indoor spaces.

How to Get Rid of Stinging Pests

Each home requires a tailored approach to effectively eliminate stinging pests. After a comprehensive inspection to identify the type and location of bees, an Orkin Pro will develop a customized treatment plan. This plan aims to repel and remove pests from your home safely. Once nests and their inhabitants are successfully removed, it’s essential to implement preventive measures to avoid future infestations.

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