Stinging insects, such as bees, hornets and wasps, frighten most of us, and our first thought is to exterminate them. But, stinging insects are very beneficial to the environment. They’re responsible for pollinating many of our plants and crops and usually don’t pose a threat.
However, should you find that they’re nesting in your home or on your home, you should take steps to get rid of them. When it comes to handling these insects, pest control companies know how to properly remove beehives and wasp nests to keep them from rebuilding.
How Will You Know if a Beehive or Wasps Nest is on Your Property?
These are the signs to know if you should be concerned about stinging insects infesting your home:
- Repeatedly being surrounded by stinging insects.
- Noticing swarms of stinging insects around trash cans, eating areas or shrubs.
- Hearing buzzing inside walls but not seeing anything.
Why are These Pests on Your Property?
Stinging insects, like all living creatures, look for a place to call home for their young. They look for cracks, holes and any place that serves as a shelter to build their nests. Houses are ideal locations for their shelter. Gaps in your siding, cracks in your foundation or spaces in your doors and windows are the perfect means of entry for bees and wasps.
If surfaces like roofs, overhangs, vents, fences and attics are untreated, they become prime real estate for hives and nests. A pest control company will apply environmentally-friendly treatments to various spots around your home, preventing these insects from building nests there in the future.
What Should You Do if Nests are on Your Property?
If you find nests on your property, be very careful. These insects become very aggressive when defending their nests. If you try to exterminate them or remove their nests, you’ll find what once were harmless creatures become a serious force against you and your family. Not only that, these creatures are invasive, and they can cause damage to the structure of your home or property.
Should You Call on a Pest Control Company To Remove the Hive or Nest?
You will want the nests removed, and your first thought will be to use an over-the-counter solution. DIY solutions may work for a brief period of time, but the best way to remove the pest permanently is to hire a pest control company. A professional pest control company will use professional-grade products that not only remove the nest but will prevent future nests from forming.
When all else fails, contact Ideal Pest Control for all of your pest control needs. We’d be happy to put our 46 years of experience and expertise to work for you. Our plans are safe, effective and cover a wide range of pests.
