stinging insect control in agusta

Unless you are allergic, most types of solitary stinging insects will never leave you with more than a painful sting when aggravated. However, large colonies of wasps have the potential to be life-threatening, even if you are not allergic to the venom they produce. Wasps, such as yellow jackets, will swarm anyone they perceive as a potential threat to their colony, which can be fatal on some occasions. Honey bees, on the other hand, are helpful for the environment by pollinating flowers, plants, and fruit trees. Most honey bees will not sting you if you leave them alone, but may come near if you’re wearing scented lotion, shampoo, or strong perfumes. In most cases, if honey bees are attracted to the scent you are wearing, they will move on once they discover that you will not provide them with any nectar.

Stinging insects, such as wasps and bees, are constantly searching for food they can eat and bring back to feed their colonies. Naturally, this makes properties with more food sources a larger target for stinging insects that may be searching for a location to build their nests. Open soda cans, full trash cans, and spilled food or drink items may draw wasps to your property and entice them to stick around.

In some instances, certain species of stinging insects will search for a sheltered place to build their nests in the fall, in order to avoid the cold and survive the winter. These areas may include attics, ventilation systems, wall voids, porches, decks, and roof eaves. Bees and wasps also build hives in tall trees, in sheds, or even underground