The honey bee is not native to North America.  Recognizing their extreme importance to the environment and their way of life, the bees were brought here by European settlers during the colonial times.  The bees served as pollinators to their crops and provided beeswax and honey.

Honey bees remain a beneficial insect in New Jersey as well as other parts of the United States.  They are responsible for pollinating approximately 80% of the fruit, nut, vegetable and grain plants throughout the United States.

According to a report from Environment News Service on January 10, 2012, the nation’s honey bee population could be in serious danger.  Researchers out of San Francisco State University have recently discovered that many honey bee nests have been invaded by a fly parasite which renders affected honey bees into a “zombie-like” state of being.  Their research has shown that “The fly, Apocephalus borealis, deposits its eggs in a bee’s abdomen. Usually about seven days after the bee dies, fly larvae push their way into the world from between the bee’s head and thorax.”  Bees that survive the attack are disoriented, walk around in circles with no sense of direction, abandon their hives (or are thrown out by other bees), and tend to congregate near lights.  It sounds like a strange science fiction movie!  Some researchers speculate that this parasite could be the reason for the honey bee colony collapse disorder.  You may read the full article here.

Because honey bees are beneficial insects, honey bee nests must be relocated from a home or business by a beekeeper.  Stern Environmental Group performs bee eradication services for other types of troublesome bees and wasps.  Nuisance bees such as yellow jackets, hornets, wasps, and carpenter bees can safely be removed with the help of Stern Environmental Group.

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At all times of the year New York and New Jersey pest control professional’s field numerous calls from residents complaining of bed bug attacking them in the night.  Cockroaches have continued to make their presence known to both businesses and homeowners as well.  During the spring, summer, and fall months in particular, a variety of ant species will march their way into your home searching for tidbits of food and water.  All of these pests are common complaints that require the help of a qualified pest control expert.

Another type of common and troublesome pest that residents frequently encounter is wasps, bees, hornets, and yellow jackets.  These sneaky pests can ruin your outdoor activities and for some people they pose a very serious health risk.
Sometimes nesting sites can be avoided as they visible and are out in the open.  Other times, unlucky people happen upon hidden nests and are attacked by hot tempered soldiers who come out in full defense mode.  Look for nesting sites on the eves on structures, in rotten wood, in holes in the ground or natural cavities.  At times, colonies have also been found in attics, garages and sheds as well.

Take a look at the picture supplied in the blog post.  This nest was created in less than 24 hours!  Once the homeowner was alerted to its existence, a qualified pest control expert was called to the scene to fully eradicate the creatures.

Colonies could have hundreds of inhabitants or thousands of critters living inside, so it’s very important to never take on the task of trying to eradicate these ferocious stingers.

Yellow jackets are different than other types of bees in that their stingers are not barbed so they are able to sting numerous times…usually without provocation.  Each time a person is stung, more venom is injected into the human body which makes these types of bees very dangerous, especially if you are allergic to them.  In addition to the ability to sting, yellow jackets can and will bite as well!

With all types of New Jersey or New York pest infestation problems, it’s always best to call a licensed pest control expert who can provide safe elimination of the pests in question.

New Jersey pest control professionals report a high incident of yellow jacket activity this summer season.

Nothing can destroy your summertime fun more than being stung by an angry pack of yellow jackets!  While some bees may be docile and more interested in going about their business of collecting pollen and hopping from flower to flower, others may appear to be angry and aggressive for no apparent reason.  It’s the angry looking ones that send the kiddies and adult running for the hills!

Yellow jackets are an annoying backyard pest that seems to show up at every family barbeque or picnic.  Pop open a can of soda and these annoying creatures won’t hesitate to take a sip right alongside Uncle Bob!  Yellow jackets are yellow and black, and are known for their aggressive behavior and painful sting.

Yellow jacket nests can be found in a variety of different locations.  These versatile pests will build their nests in trees, shrubs, under decks, or in the eaves of a structure.   A yellow jacket nest is gray in color and is football shaped.  Yellow jackets make their nests by chewing tiny pieces of wood into a thin gray paper type nesting material.

Many people will accidently encounter a yellow jacket nest when they are cutting their lawn.  These type of yellow jackets, also known as “ground bees”, will build hives anywhere from two inches to two feet underground.  They often use abandoned rodent burrows for their nesting sites.  Despite being smaller than the typical yellow jacket, these bees become easily agitated when their nest is disturbed and will attack with a vengeance.

Don’t let yellow jackets chase you out of your backyard and keep you locked indoors this summertime.  Call a NJ pest control professional for expert yellow jacket eradication services!

Most people are afraid of encountering bees.  Millions of Americans live their lives unaware that they could be allergic to bee or wasp stings.  Government statics show that 3.3% of US adults will experience anaphylaxis after an insect sting each year.   According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, at least 40 people die each year from allergic reactions to the stings from bees and other types of insects.  Unlike with other types of allergies, there is no clear pre-screening test to determine if a person is allergic to an insect sting if they have not been stung previously.

As the weather warms, New Jersey pest control professionals warn residents to be on the lookout for invading and aggressive bees, wasps, and hornets.

There are about 20,000 species of bees worldwide.  They are considered beneficial insects until they become nuisance pests when they seek sugary treats from humans enjoying the great outdoors.  There are about 75,000 species of wasps worldwide.  Most stinging wasps create a nest or colony to rear their young.  Nests can range in size and location depending on the wasp species.  Some wasps can be found deep underground, and others create mud cavities attached to twigs, rocks, homes or businesses.  Any wasp colony that is disturbed will spark a release of defending wasps which will likely result in painful stings being dealt to the offender.  Wasp nests may house hundreds or even thousands of wasps so it is imperative to call a NJ pest control expert to remove any wasp nest that you encounter.

Don’t take the chance of allowing a bee, wasp or hornet nest to thrive at your home or business.  Contact Stern Environmental Group for 24 hour emergency bee and wasp hive removal, carpenter bee control, honey bee control, bumble bee control, and wasp control.   We provide service to New York City, Long Island and parts of New Jersey.

As the summer is approaching its end, yellow jacket nests are operating at full capacity in New Jersey.  These backyard pests are still causing trouble for area businesses and homeowners who are trying to enjoy their last days of the great outdoors.

A yellow jacket is a black and yellow wasp that is about ½ of an inch long.
Yellow jackets are considered social wasps.  They build their nests in wall voids, the ceilings of buildings, in abandoned rodent burrows, or they will make their own nest in the ground.  In a single season, a yellow jacket colony can have 1,500 to 15,000 insects depending on the species.

Wasps primarily eat spiders and insects.  These aggressive pests have become a nuisance for New Jersey residents because they also seek out human food sources of sugars and protein to supplement their diets.  You will often see yellow jackets hanging around uncovered trash cans, hovering over your picnic food, and slipping in and out of soda cans.

You should never try to eliminate a yellow jacket wasp nest on your own.  Instead you should always call a pest control expert who in trained in wasp removal services.  Yellow jacket wasp stings can be very dangerous, whether you are allergic to them or not.  More people obtain life threatening emergency assistance due to yellow jacket stings than any other type of insect in the United States.
 
Businesses always need to be mindful and protect their patrons from painful bee and wasp stings.  Homeowners too are at risk of an infestation from these nuisance pests.  Call Stern Environmental Group for 24 hour emergency bee and wasp removal service.  We provide expert service to Secaucus, New Jersey, the Greater New York City Metro and Connecticut Regions.