Stinging Pest Facts & Information

What Orkin Does

If you find a stinging pest nest on your property, removing it safely and completely can be difficult. It’s important to contact an expert in stinging insect identification in order to determine the best course of treatment. Orkin can perform an inspection and put together a custom plan of action to help eliminate your stinging pest situation. With more than 160 hours of training just in their first year, Orkin Pros are knowledgeable in the classification of different types of stinging insects.

Once an Orkin Pro locates the nest, they can provide stinging pest treatment and help resolve the situation. Your Orkin Pro will look for conditions that invite stinging insects, tackle current infestations and remove any nests to help prevent future stingers from showing up and moving in.

To learn more about stinging insects and how to protect your home, contact your local Orkin branch.

Common Stinging Pests

The more you know about stinging pests, the better you can predict and control their behavior. Bees, wasps, hornets and yellow jackets are among the most common types, and when they feel threatened, they’re known to sting. Their stings can be very painful, and depending on a person’s allergies, they may develop mild to deadly allergic reactions after being stung.

Why Do Bees Sting?

Stinging insects such as bees, wasps, yellow jackets and hornets use their stings to subdue prey (primarily insects and spiders) and to defend themselves or their colony. When stinging insects are alerted to potential danger, they will aggressively attack and sting to force people or animals away from the nest. Removal of stinging insect nests should be done only by a professional and experienced removal expert to avoid dangerous stings.

Where Stinging Pests Live

In the warm months, stinging insects buzz around your home, often building nests inside attics and gutters, or under decks and eaves. It’s important to find and seal cracks and crevices to keep these pests from migrating indoors.

How to Get Rid of Stinging Pests

Every home is unique, and so are the proper treatments for successfully getting rid of stinging pests in your space. After conducting a thorough inspection and identifying the type of bee and its location, an Orkin Pro will create a custom treatment plan to help repel and remove the pests from your home. Once the nests and its inhabitants have been successfully removed, it’s important to prevent reinfestation by utilizing and sticking to a plan to keep them at bay.

More Details On Stinging Pests

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Does Orkin Deal With Digger Wasps?

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How Much Does Bee Hive Removal Cost?

Bee hive removal can be very dangerous and should only be attempted by a trained Orkin Pro.

How Do You Exterminate for Carpenter Bees?

Male carpenter bees are usually harmless while female carpenter bees do sting. Find out what you should do if you find carpenter bees.

How Do I Kill or Prevent Scorpions?

Scorpions can inflict painful bites and be very hard to control as they move frequently and are good hiders.

How Do We Get Rid of the Wasp Nest Under Our Cedar Siding?

Have you found a wasp nest and want to get rid of it? Learn about what you should do if there is a wasp nest on your house.

How Do You Get Rid of Yellow Jackets Under Your Siding?

Yellow jackets can build massive nests that contain hundreds of worker wasps. Removing a yellow jacket nests can be very dangerous and should only be attempted by an Orkin Pro.