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New York City residents are going to encounter a handful of stinging insects, including wasps, bees, hornets, and yellowjackets. All of these stinging insects are part of the Hymenoptera order. Although stinging insects should be removed from your property, they’re helpful pollinators so they’re great for farmers. When you find them in the wilderness, it is best to leave them alone. Before you can do anything, you have to find out which stinging insect you’re dealing with. There are numerous species and each of them is different in several ways. Therefore, you have to figure out which species it is before you can pinpoint the best solution.
In our area, you’re likely going to encounter bald-faced hornets, paper wasps, yellow jackets, carpenter bees, and bumblebees. These pests will be explored in greater depth below.
Which Stinging Insect Are You Dealing With?
Find out which stinging insect you’re dealing with immediately. You can do that by looking at the stinging insect and its nest. Compare this to the information below to find out what pests are on your property.
Paper Wasps
Paper wasps are aggressive, but not as aggressive as other stinging insects. As long as you don’t get too close to a paper wasp nest, you should be okay. Also, make sure that you keep your hands to yourself. Otherwise, you will get stung. Their nests are small and gray. There round with honeycomb designs. These stinging insects commonly build their nests around overhangs and eaves. They can also be found on fences.
There are several paper wasp species in our area. The first is the European Paper Wasp. It has orange antennas with black and yellow stripes. They look like yellowjackets but they’re larger. Northern Paper Wasps are also common in our area. They have small white or yellow stripes on their brown bodies.
Yellowjackets
Yellowjackets are more aggressive than paper wasps and bumblebees. The colony gets larger around fall and the stinging insect becomes more aggressive. These pests build large nests and live together with thousands of other stinging insects. Their nests are usually covered by a black or gray material that looks a lot like paper. Although their nests can be built elsewhere, they’re usually found around attics and porches. Some yellowjackets will build underground nests that are difficult to spot. Yellowjackets are black and yellow.
Its abdomen has yellow and black stripes. It also has black antennas.
Bald-Faced Hornets
Bald-faced hornets are one of the most aggressive stinging insects in our area. Its colony gets bigger in late summer and early fall. As this happens, the pest is emboldened so it becomes more aggressive. Bald-faced hornets build large nests that can house thousands of stinging insects. They look like a large teardrop and can be found attached to trees, building sides, and bushes. These large stinging insects have smooth bodies that are black and white.
Honeybees
Honeybees are one of the least aggressive stinging insects in our area. Some strains of honeybee are bred to ensure that they won’t sting. These pests are unique because people keep honeybees and collect the honey they collect. Their hives are intricate and made of wax. They can be found on wall cavities and rock crevices. They have a honeycomb design. Since honeybees return to the nest year after year, they store honey to ensure they’ll have plenty of food for winter.
These stinging insects are orange or yellow with fuzzy, brown bodies.
Carpenter Bees
Finally, you’re going to encounter carpenter bees in New York City. These stinging insects are less aggressive than most so you can approach them without getting stung. Remember that these pests are unique because they do not build conventional nests. Instead, they’re going to bore holes in wood surfaces. Their nests are small 3/8” holes in the wood fascia, decks, and siding. The nests are built in spring and used to rear their young. As for the wood, it is discarded.
Carpenter bees are large and similar to bumblebees. However, they have a shiny abdomen and a fuzzy thorax. Male members of the species have yellow spots on their faces.
Should You Worry About Your Health?
You already know that stinging insects are going to sting people and pets. Therefore, you cannot ignore the potential risks involved. How dangerous are they? Ultimately, stinging insects can be dangerous but they’re usually not. The danger involved depends on which stinging insect you’re dealing with. Some species are incredibly dangerous but others are harmless. Once stinging insects invade your property, start by finding out what you’re dealing with. No male stinging insect can sting but they’re aggressive and try to defend the nest. You can also determine the aggressiveness of the stinging insect by looking at the size of the nest.
If it is larger than usual, the pest will be more aggressive. If you find a bee away from its nest, it will likely leave you alone. Be careful when dealing with underground nests because they’re difficult to spot. Unfortunately, yellowjackets are very dangerous because they can sting people multiple times. Stings can lead to numerous problems including anaphylactic shock.
Reasons You Have Stinging Insects
Why have stinging insects decided to invade your property? Usually, they do so because they’re looking for places to build nests.
Eliminating An Infestation Of Stinging Insects
Stinging insects are difficult to eliminate for several years. First and foremost, you have to be cautious when using do-it-yourself sprays. Once you’ve sprayed the nest, the pests are going to come after you. They’ll try to sting you. It is pertinent to take steps to protect yourself so it might be a good idea to wait until the sun goes down. After dark, the pests will be less aggressive but you still might get stung. You’ll also want to carefully choose a chemical spray. Some of them are potentially dangerous so you’ll want to avoid those. It is best to protect yourself by letting a professional fix the problem for you. Otherwise, you could experience serious repercussions.
Our Treatments Are Safe
We always work diligently to provide our clients with safe treatments. We are confident that our treatments are safer than attempting to fix the problem on your own. Work with us and you can sleep soundly knowing you’re going to be protected from start to finish. We’ll use EPA-registered products to get rid of the stinging insects on your property. These products are safe so you won’t have to worry about anything. None of the products we use are dangerous. They will not expose people or pets to any risks.
The Cost Of Our Stinging Insect Treatments
We’re eager to help our clients by providing high-quality services. The cost of our service depends on several factors, including the type of stinging insect, the size of the property, and the nest’s size. We’ll analyze the situation before finding out what we’ll charge. Our technician will give you a bid price before we start.
When Can You Begin?
We’re eager to help you deal with this problem right away. Get in touch with us immediately. Once you’ve done that, we’re going to get in touch with you within 48 hours. Don’t delay because we need to address this problem immediately.
Preventing Invasions Of Stinging Insects
Once we’ve removed the stinging insects from your property, take steps to get rid of them. We’ll give you tips for keeping these pests away from your property. One of the best ways to keep away from them is by taking advantage of our home service program. Once you’ve done that, we’ll send a technician to your home three times each year. There is always a risk that we’re going to find stinging insects on your property. If we do, we’ll eliminate them and your annual fee will cover the costs. Call us to sign up for our home service program today.
If you have any other pest control issues please check out other services.
Table of Contents
New York City residents are going to encounter a handful of stinging insects, including wasps, bees, hornets, and yellowjackets. All of these stinging insects are part of the Hymenoptera order. Although stinging insects should be removed from your property, they’re helpful pollinators so they’re great for farmers. When you find them in the wilderness, it is best to leave them alone. Before you can do anything, you have to find out which stinging insect you’re dealing with. There are numerous species and each of them is different in several ways. Therefore, you have to figure out which species it is before you can pinpoint the best solution.
In our area, you’re likely going to encounter bald-faced hornets, paper wasps, yellow jackets, carpenter bees, and bumblebees. These pests will be explored in greater depth below.
Which Stinging Insect Are You Dealing With?
Find out which stinging insect you’re dealing with immediately. You can do that by looking at the stinging insect and its nest. Compare this to the information below to find out what pests are on your property.
Paper Wasps
Paper wasps are aggressive, but not as aggressive as other stinging insects. As long as you don’t get too close to a paper wasp nest, you should be okay. Also, make sure that you keep your hands to yourself. Otherwise, you will get stung. Their nests are small and gray. There round with honeycomb designs. These stinging insects commonly build their nests around overhangs and eaves. They can also be found on fences.
There are several paper wasp species in our area. The first is the European Paper Wasp. It has orange antennas with black and yellow stripes. They look like yellowjackets but they’re larger. Northern Paper Wasps are also common in our area. They have small white or yellow stripes on their brown bodies.
Yellowjackets
Yellowjackets are more aggressive than paper wasps and bumblebees. The colony gets larger around fall and the stinging insect becomes more aggressive. These pests build large nests and live together with thousands of other stinging insects. Their nests are usually covered by a black or gray material that looks a lot like paper. Although their nests can be built elsewhere, they’re usually found around attics and porches. Some yellowjackets will build underground nests that are difficult to spot. Yellow jackets are black and yellow.
Its abdomen has yellow and black stripes. It also has black antennas.
Bald-Faced Hornets
Bald-faced hornets are one of the most aggressive stinging insects in our area. Its colony gets bigger in late summer and early fall. As this happens, the pest is emboldened so it becomes more aggressive. Bald-faced hornets build large nests that can house thousands of stinging insects. They look like a large teardrop and can be found attached to trees, building sides, and bushes. These large stinging insects have smooth bodies that are black and white.
Honeybees
Honeybees are one of the least aggressive stinging insects in our area. Some strains of honeybee are bred to ensure that they won’t sting. These pests are unique because people keep honeybees and collect the honey they collect. Their hives are intricate and made of wax. They can be found on wall cavities and rock crevices. They have a honeycomb design. Since honeybees return to the nest year after year, they store honey to ensure they’ll have plenty of food for winter.
These stinging insects are orange or yellow with fuzzy, brown bodies.
Carpenter Bees
Finally, you’re going to encounter carpenter bees in New York City. These stinging insects are less aggressive than most so you can approach them without getting stung. Remember that these pests are unique because they do not build conventional nests. Instead, they’re going to bore holes in wood surfaces. Their nests are small 3/8” holes in the wood fascia, decks, and siding. The nests are built in spring and used to rear their young. As for the wood, it is discarded.
Carpenter bees are large and similar to bumblebees. However, they have a shiny abdomen and a fuzzy thorax. Male members of the species have yellow spots on their faces.
Should You Worry About Your Health?
You already know that stinging insects are going to sting people and pets. Therefore, you cannot ignore the potential risks involved. How dangerous are they? Ultimately, stinging insects can be dangerous but they’re usually not. The danger involved depends on which stinging insect you’re dealing with. Some species are incredibly dangerous but others are harmless. Once stinging insects invade your property, start by finding out what you’re dealing with. No male stinging insect can sting but they’re aggressive and try to defend the nest. You can also determine the aggressiveness of the stinging insect by looking at the size of the nest.
If it is larger than usual, the pest will be more aggressive. If you find a bee away from its nest, it will likely leave you alone. Be careful when dealing with underground nests because they’re difficult to spot. Unfortunately, yellowjackets are very dangerous because they can sting people multiple times. Stings can lead to numerous problems including anaphylactic shock.
Reasons You Have Stinging Insects
Why have stinging insects decided to invade your property? Usually, they do so because they’re looking for places to build nests.
Eliminating An Infestation Of Stinging Insects
Stinging insects are difficult to eliminate for several years. First and foremost, you have to be cautious when using do-it-yourself sprays. Once you’ve sprayed the nest, the pests are going to come after you. They’ll try to sting you. It is pertinent to take steps to protect yourself so it might be a good idea to wait until the sun goes down. After dark, the pests will be less aggressive but you still might get stung. You’ll also want to carefully choose a chemical spray. Some of them are potentially dangerous so you’ll want to avoid those. It is best to protect yourself by letting a professional fix the problem for you. Otherwise, you could experience serious repercussions.
Our Treatments Are Safe
We always work diligently to provide our clients with safe treatments. We are confident that our treatments are safer than attempting to fix the problem on your own. Work with us and you can sleep soundly knowing you’re going to be protected from start to finish. We’ll use EPA-registered products to get rid of the stinging insects on your property. These products are safe so you won’t have to worry about anything. None of the products we use are dangerous. They will not expose people or pets to any risks.
The Cost Of Our Stinging Insect Treatments
We’re eager to help our clients by providing high-quality services. The cost of our service depends on several factors, including the type of stinging insect, the size of the property, and the nest’s size. We’ll analyze the situation before finding out what we’ll charge. Our technician will give you a bid price before we start.
When Can You Begin?
We’re eager to help you deal with this problem right away. Get in touch with us immediately. Once you’ve done that, we’re going to get in touch with you within 48 hours. Don’t delay because we need to address this problem immediately.
Preventing Invasions Of Stinging Insects
Once we’ve removed the stinging insects from your property, take steps to get rid of them. We’ll give you tips for keeping these pests away from your property. One of the best ways to keep away from them is by taking advantage of our home service program. Once you’ve done that, we’ll send a technician to your home three times each year. There is always a risk that we’re going to find stinging insects on your property. If we do, we’ll eliminate them and your annual fee will cover the costs. Call us to sign up for our home service program today.
If you have any other pest control issues please check out other services.