Winged creatures can sting, cause allergic reactions, and wreak havoc in your home or yard. They are fiercely protective of their hives so don’t approach on your own. Call us instead, so you don’t risk a sting or worse.
Wasps and hornets in particular are bad news. Not only do they sting, sometimes without provocation, they leave itchy red welts and can cause allergic reactions in their victims.
Did you know:
Many wasp species are parasites or predators that feed on other insects, even honey bees?
Hornets are the angriest of the winged insects will often sting quickly at the first inclination of a threat?
Their stings are among the most painful of all the stinging insects?
Wasps belong to the genus, Vespa?
Common species found in New England include:
Carpenter Bees
Baldfaced Hornets
Paper Wasps
Yellow Jackets
Wasps, bees, hornets and yellow jackets are attracted to your home from food sources that have been left out, such as soda spills, open trash cans, and sugary treats.
If you have wasps, hornets or other stinging insects on your property, they can quickly become a danger to occupants. Call us at (800) 975-6503 to handle the situation before someone gets hurt.
We specialize in wasp, hornet, and yellowjacket removal for commercial and residential properties.
Carpenter Bees
Closely resemble a bumble bee, but their abdomen is black and shiny
These bees are about 1 inch in length
They are not social insects and do not belong to a colony
Rarely sting people
Generally, bore (make holes) in any exposed wood causing structural damage
Baldfaced Hornets
Black with a white pattern and they are about 5/8 of an inch in length
They are social insects, belong to colonies, and live in aerial nests
Baldfaced Hornets are EXTREMELY hostile insects and are very protective of their nests.
They will sting
Nests can be found in areas, such as bushes, trees, under eaves (edges) of buildings and under decks
Paper Wasps
Brownish with yellow markings, these wasps are about 3/4 of an inch in length
They are semi-social and exist in small colonies
Paper wasps are protective of their nests and will sting people
Their paper-like comb nests can be found in areas, such as trees, bushes, porch ceilings, behind window shutters, soffits, or under eaves (edges) of buildings
Yellow Jackets
These pests have a black and yellow color pattern. They are about 3/8 - 5/8 of an inch in length, depending on the species
They are social insects and belong to a colony
Yellowjackets are very aggressive and EXTREMELY protective of their nests and will sting people
The queen will select either a subterranean, aerial, or structural void in a building for the nesting site
