During the summer months, Ocean County NJ pest control companies handle many cases of bee and wasp problems. Understanding the behavior of these social insects can help you learn what to expect if you have them on your property.
Feeding
Adult social wasps mainly feed on fruits, nectar and other sugar sources. They also catch other insects and spiders for their young to feed on. Keep in mind that some yellow jackets can get aggressive toward people when food and drinks are around outside in late summer and fall. Social bees feed on pollen and nectar from flowers and don’t bother people when food is around.
Nesting
Social wasps build nests by chewing wood and mixing it with their saliva. This creates a paper-like pulp, which forms the material for their nests. These wasps sometimes build nests underground or in cavities, such as attic spaces or voids within walls. Others build their nests in the open, such as under eaves.
Honey bees build honey combs out of wax, and are usually found in trees. Bumble bees often build their wax nests in underground spaces, such as abandoned rodent nests or in trees and inside walls if they manage to get inside homes.
If you need help from Ocean County NJ pest control companies for bees or wasps, contact Allison Pest Control. Our pest control experts can safely remove bee and wasp nests.