Stinging Insect Control

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Stinging Insect Control

Serving Massachusetts, Cape Cod, Rhode Island, New Hampshire & Southern Maine

Bees, hornets, and wasps are in the same family of flying, stinging insects. Although crucial in the pollination process, they can also be a nuisance and a hazard. If a bee, hornet, or wasp sets up a nest or hive in your yard or near an outdoor eating area, it can be dangerous. Many people are allergic to these stinging insects, making professional intervention essential.

Carpenter Bee Control

Carpenter bees are similar to bumble bees, but they are large, shiny, and black—not fuzzy. While males do not have stingers, they can still be aggressive. They drill holes into wood to nest, causing potential damage to patios, decks, and structures.

Types of Stinging Insects

euopean wasp

Large, aggressive hornet with pale yellow and black markings. Builds aerial nests. Known for painful stings and nighttime activity near lights.

paper wasp

Slender, long-legged wasp with smooth bodies and narrow waists. Builds open, umbrella-shaped nests. Generally docile but stings when disturbed.

Yellow Jacket

Small, aggressive wasp with bold yellow and black stripes. Often nests underground or in walls. Frequently stings when defending food or nest.

wasp

Generic term for slender-bodied stinging insects. Includes yellow jackets and paper wasps. Often aggressive, attracted to food, and capable of multiple stings.

honey bee

Fuzzy, golden-brown pollinator living in large colonies. Rarely aggressive unless provoked. Vital for pollination. Dies after stinging due to barbed stinger.

bald face hornets

Large, black and white wasp known for aggressive nest defense. Builds large paper nests in trees or structures. Delivers multiple painful stings when threatened.