Stinging Insect Identification & Prevention
What are stinging insects?
People widely misunderstand stinging insects, making them more dangerous than they actually are. As the title suggests, stinging insects have a stinger, which they use to defend themselves against predators. You are likely familiar with these common stinging insects:
- Wasps are insects with a narrow-waists that create nests out of wood chewed into a pulp. While they do consume nectar, wasps are also predators.
- Bees are similar to wasps but have a fuller body and a hairy appearance. Bees create their nests out of wax.
- Hornets are social wasps that look similar to yellow jackets.
- Yellow jackets are social wasps commonly misidentified as bees.
Utilize a professional home pest control provider such as SureShot Pest Control to assist with all your stinging insect control needs.
Are stinging insects dangerous?
Although stinging insects are considered dangerous, there are many variables to consider with these pests.
- Social stinging insect species are more dangerous than solitary species because they must protect the colony.
- Some species are more aggressive than others.
- Honeybees can only sting once because of their barbed stinger, but all other species can sting multiple times with their smooth stingers.
- Some people are allergic to the venom of these pests and will suffer more severe reactions.
- Children and animals can have worse reactions to stings.
- A person's reaction can make them more aggressive because swatting and waving your arms is a threat to them.
So while even though we are used to believing these pests are dangerous, they will usually leave you alone if you leave them alone. In general, it is a good rule of thumb to avoid these pests. Even if you believe their nest is empty, it is best not to try and knock it down, hit it, or spray it without professional help.
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How can I prevent stinging insects in the future?
The best way to protect yourself against stinging insects is by eliminating the factors that make your property conducive for them. You can do this by removing water sources, maintaining your yard, filling in ground holes, and reducing and flowering plants. You should also make sure there are no cracks in the exterior walls of your home to prevent these pests from building nests inside the walls.
If you see stinging insect nests starting to form or have other issues with these pests, contact us at SureShot Pest Control.
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