The Buzz On Bees And Wasps
When warm weather sets in, it's usually our first instinct to head outdoors – but then you hear it… a soft buzzing sound that will instantly send you running back inside.
The panic that sets in when a bee or wasp buzzes nearby happens for good reason – they're dangerous. Reactions to insect stings can cause infection at the site of the sting, difficulty breathing and severe to deadly allergic reactions.
While both bees and wasps are beneficial to the environment, clashes with humans can happen if the insects feel threatened.
"Bees away from the hive aren't likely to be aggressive, if left undisturbed" says Bill Melville, a 35-year pest management veteran and director of quality assurance for Orkin PCO Services. "However, stay away from hive entrances as bees guarding food stores and young are much more likely to sting."
Though bees do sting, people often confuse them with yellow jacket wasps. Unlike a bee, which can only sting once, yellow jackets can sting multiple times. Over time, some people can develop increased sensitivity to their stings, with future stings becoming life threatening.
To prevent run-ins with bees and wasps while outdoors, the experts at Orkin PCO Services recommend limiting their access to any water and food sources, especially those containing sugar. When picnicking outdoors, keep food in tightly sealed containers and cover pop cans as yellow jackets often enter cans unseen.
Think about other potential food sources as well – for example, regularly empty and wash garbage cans, which can contain pest-attracting residues. Position flowering plants away from places you frequent, such as doorways, walkways, decks and mailboxes. Keep your lawn free of bee attractors like white clover and flowering weeds.
To prevent stinging pests from making their way inside, fit screens and tighten seals properly on doors and windows. Frequently monitor for hives and nests around your home, and call a licensed pest control professional immediately for treatment and removal if you notice one
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