Different species have different habits, so it is important to identify the type of species before taking any action. Honey Bees, for example, will build their nests in walls and can do a lot of structural damage to a home. And unlike other species, their colonies last year round. This means you need to be vigilant in checking for them year round. If you see them flying around your home, you need to call a specialist to get rid of them immediately.

Bumble Bees

Bumble Bees are large bees with yellow and back coloring, that look very furry, because of the hairs on their back. These are the most harmless of the flying insects. They usually spend most of their time harvesting pollen from freshly bloomed flowers in gardens and patios. They will be aggressive if they are disturbed, and will build their colonies in the ground, usually around concrete. They are only a problem if they decide to take up residence around your outdoor steps or patios.

Wasps 

There are a large variety of wasps in the state. Some are extremely non-aggressive and choose to live in the woods, but some can take up residence around your home. Most of these wasps are annual colonies, meaning they will die off in the winter and begin to rebuild in the spring. Look for wasps nests in the corners of outdoor ceilings and in attics. Unlike bees, wasps can sting you more than once and some are extremely aggressive. These need to be dealt with early in the season so that they will choose somewhere away from your home to set up their colony.

Yellow Jackets

Yellow Jackets have yellow and black coloring with no hair. They are mostly found in the summer, hovering around food at picnics or at cookouts. Yellow jackets are very aggressive and need to be dealt with if they set up colonies in your home. Their nests look like paper and can be seen in corners of the house, both indoors and outdoors.

Found a wasps nest and don’t know what to do about it? Call Preventive Pest Control today.