Don’t Spray That Bee or Wasp Nest!

Stinging Insect Nest
Stinging Insect Nest

When you come upon a bee or wasp nest, one of the first responses most people have is getting out the spray to kill them before getting rid of the nest. However, before you pick up that can, there are a few things you should consider before taking matters into your own hands.

You Probably Lack Information

Many people aren’t sure about the different types of bees or wasps, so they don’t know what they’re dealing with when they spray a nest. Stinging insect nests can actually be built into a structure, so removing them is often a job for a professional.

Bees Can Be Good for the Environment

Killing honeybees is never a good idea because we need them! These bees pollinate our flowers, and help keep our world beautiful. If relocation is a possibility, it’s always best to explore it. Other bees may need professional extermination. But, you may not know which type of bee (beneficial or problematic) you have.

You Risk Getting Stung

Some bees don’t sting, but many of them do. When bees feel threatened, they’re likely to sting you, or anyone around you. Bee stings can result in an allergic reaction even if you’ve never had one before.

When it comes to pest control, it’s best to leave bees and other stinging insects in the hands of professionals. If you have a bee problem on your property, a professional pest control expert can attack the problem safely and quickly. For more information on our bee control services, please contact us today.

Are Bees Declining?

The Bee Question
The Bee Question

Concern about honeybee decline is spreading to other bee species. Researchers have documented the spread of mite-borne viruses associated with colony collapse disorder to wild bumblebee populations. The viruses appear to spread between bee species when diseased and healthy bees forage from the same plants. Bumblebees seem to be even more susceptible to these diseases than their honey-making cousins.

“Wild populations of bumblebees appear to be in significant decline across Europe, North America, South America and also in Asia,” study leader Mark Brown of the University of London said on NBC News.

Multiple Challenges

Diseases, fungal infections, and parasites are just a few of the problems that are taking a toll on bee populations. Researchers have also implicated agricultural insecticides, pollution, and habitat loss in massive bee die-offs over the past several years.

Bees are primary pollinators of food crops and ornamental flowers. The world’s food supply could be at risk if solutions to bee problems are not found.

Smart Bee Control Solutions

Concern about bee populations can make for difficult choices when bees locate their hives on commercial or residential property. Correctly identifying whether the invaders are bees or wasps requires a bee and wasp control expert due to their physical similarities.

Safe hive removal and wasp and hornet control are Stern specialties. Call us for 24-hour emergency bee and wasp hive removal services.

Why Do You Need a Commercial Pest Control Expert Versus Just Any Pest Control Firm?

Commercial Pest Control Experts
Commercial Pest Control Experts

Treating problem pests in commercial environments requires specialized knowledge of and adherence to state and federal guidelines that ensure workplace safety. Commercial pest control products and procedures used to exterminate and control pests in offices, warehouses, factories, health care and hospitality environments are tightly regulated and regularly monitored by state and federal agencies.

Higher Professional Standards

At Stern Environmental Group, we feel that government oversight coupled with the greater scope of commercial pest control services — which can affect the health and safety of dozens, hundreds, even thousands of people — necessitates higher professional standards and a greater level of professional vigilance than many residential pest control companies offer.

Commercial Expertise Benefits

Both our commercial and residential clients benefit from our commercial pest control expertise, as evidenced by:

  • Our expert knowledge of pest biology and behavior.
  • Our commitment to the continuing education of our staff.
  • Our dedication to seeking out and field testing the latest pest control products and technology.
  • Our proven expertise in commercial pest control and Integrated Pest Management.

Stern Environmental Group has been serving the northern New Jersey and Greater New York City Metro regions for more than 17 years. Click here to hear what our customers have to say about us. When you want it done right, call the experts at Stern for safe, effective, professional pest control and extermination.