About Stinging Insectss the weather warms, people love to spend more time outside. The same is true for stinging pests. These include bees, hornets, yellow jackets, carpenter bees, and wasps. While there are many different species, they all have stingers which are used to defend themselves and their hives when threatened. Stings can hurt, cause swelling and infection, and for some people who are allergic, stings can be life threatening.
Nesting In the spring and summer, bees and wasps begin to build their nests, often in attics, under decks, or playground equipment, or in gutters. When stinging pests feel threatened or that their nest is in danger, they will often attack. Newark Pest Control can help by safely and effectively removing nests or relocating them to keep your home safe and sting free. Ecological Role of Bees: Many bees and wasps play an important role of pollinator in the environment. They are vital in fertilizing flowers which grows into fruit. Bees drink and collect nectar by traveling from flower to flower. In turn, they also transfer pollen that gets on their hind legs and rubs off on the next flower. If you find honey bees that have swarmed or are building a nest near your home or residence, call us today. We will come out and safely remove the nest and re-home the colony to an appropriate location. Here are some facts about a variety of stinging insects: Wasps: Wasps are very diverse and have over 100,000 species that can be found around the world. They have been around since the Jurassic time period. Most wasp species do not help to pollinate plants due to their lack of soft hairs on their bodies which pick up and transport pollen. When wasps nest close to buildings or where humans live, they are considered pests. In late summer and early autumn, colonies stop breeding and the remaining worker wasps begin to search for sugary food. This is the time where they tend to come in contact with humans and most stings occur. Yellow jackets: The Yellow Jacket is a type of wasp with distinctive yellow and black striped markings. They build their nests in the ground, shrubs, trees, or in man-made structures. Their colonies can number in the thousands and consist of workers, drones (males), and queens. Yellow jackets will sting repeatedly and their stings can be very painful. Yellow jackets play an important role of predator of other insect pests. Carpenter bees: These bees are often confused with bumblebees due to their similar looks. However, bumblebees have hairy abdomens while carpenter bees have shiny abdomens. Carpenter bees are important pollinators for various flowers. They tunnel into wood to make their nests, often under structures such as decks or wooden tables of benches. They do not eat the wood however. The tunnels are meant to serve as a nursery and to help store nectar and pollen. Damage to wood structures can occur over several years if left untreated. They are the prey of woodpeckers and other birds. Male carpenter bees are frequently seen hovering near the entrance to their tunnels. Carpenter bees are considered docile, as the males do not have stingers and the females rarely sting unless they are provoked. Stinging insects can take the fun out of being outside. If you are having a problem with bees or wasps, Newark Pest Control can help. We will come out and do a thorough inspection of your property to identify the pest and develop a custom plan of action to eradicate them. Call Newark Pest Control today! |
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