Manistee Ranch Park in Glendale, AZ was closed from Wednesday, July 13, 2016 until Friday, July 15, 2016 to remove multiple wasp’s nests and beehives. The nests and hives were discovered during a routine tree trimming. No residents or maintenance individuals were harmed or endangered during the removal.

Both yellow jacket and black wasps were found in the area. A professional beekeeper was called to remove the bees. Roughly 30 palm trees were involved. The beekeepers used several methods to remove the pests, including insecticide, spray, freezing, and smoking the bugs.

Staying Safe Around Bees and Wasps

Bees and wasps are known for their stinging abilities. Wasp stings tend to hurt more than bee stings.

Many bees are not aggressive, but humans can irritate them so that they want to strike. Yellow jacket wasps, however, are more aggressive and are more interested in human food, so they tend to interact more with people.

If you notice bees and wasps around your home, call a Arizona pest control company, and avoid getting stung yourself. You can also use the following tips to deter the stinging pests.

Check your property on a regular basis for bee colonies or wasp nests

Small spaces in roofing, around floor beds, near trees and shrubs are popular hiding spots. If you notice a colony or nest, call pest control right away.

Keep food covered and use clear cups

Bees and wasps are attracted to human food. Wasps are carnivores, so they will go after meat while bees tend to focus more on sweet food. Keep food covered as much as possible to avoid attracting unwanted pests. Be sure to use clear cups so you can see if a bug has entered your drink.

Stay calm near stingy pests

Bees are more attracted to moving objects, and wasps may become more aggressive if you swat at them or wave your arms excessively. Sudden movements can also trigger aggressive behavior.

Wear lighter clothing

Bees and wasps are drawn to colorful clothing, and they like darker clothes as well. If you plan to be outside around potential bees or wasps, wear beige or white to make yourself less attractive to the stinging pests.

You can avoid most stinging episodes by having hives or nests removed from your property, as the Manistee Ranch Park did in Glendale, AZ. You should never try to remove a nest or hive yourself or while there are other people present.

Our team at Preventive Pest Control will remove bee hives and wasp nests safely and effectively. Call today for more information.