Sometimes it’s difficult to identify what type of stinging insect you may have nesting on your property. Wasps, yellow jackets, hornets and honey bees are most likely the ones you’ll encounter. Of these, bees are the most common species you’ll see during the summer months.
While the first three help to pollinate flowers and vegetables, honey bees are by far the primary pollinators for the majority of foods we eat, both directly and indirectly. By gathering nectar and pollen from flowers, the plants are properly pollinated so they can grow the fruits and vegetables that we eat. They certainly deserve our protection to the extent possible.
Common honey bees, about a half inch in size, are yellowish-brownish in color with black bands underneath. They typically build their nests inside walls or trees where their waxy nests hold the honey.
A relatively new species, the Africanized honey bee, is more aggressive in gathering and protecting its honey. They were developed in Brazil in the 1950’s when an African subspecies and a European subspecies were crossed. Smaller than the common variety, they typically build their nests in structures such as barbecue grills and utility boxes.
Stinging insects can be dangerous, so don’t risk handling them on your own. Call on our Freehold Exterminators to determine the type of infestation you have and let us take care of it safely. Call Allison Pest Control for safe bee removal.