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Tips on Removing a Wasp Nest – Call a Professional

Wasp Control
Wasp Control

Wasp nests are generally found under eves, in out buildings, garages, attics and any place where a sheltered overhang makes building a nest appealing. Because of these locations, they can sometimes become a nuisance, especially if the nest is above a doorway or a window, or if they have somehow found their way into your garage and have nested up in the eaves.

Your first inclination may be to remove the nest and get rid of the problem. However, the problem isn’t the actual nest, its the wasps that occupy it. You’ll have to deal with them first, and here the basics on what to do.

  • Wait until after dark when all of the wasps are back at the nest for the night. If you don’t, some may survive and cause trouble.
  • Make sure to wear protective clothing which includes heavy-weight pants, long sleeve shirts and eye protection.
  • Use a commercial wasp spray with the longest reach. Stand as far back as possible and spray the nest, making sure you do not inhale the fumes.

The best tip of all is to call a professional. Sure, it may cost a few bucks, but it may also save you from getting painfully stung.

For more information on wasp nest removal, contact the  Stern Environmental Group. We are professionally trained to remove any wasp nest that may be a problem, without all of the hassle.

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Summer Bee & Wasp Sting Treatment Tips

Honey Bees
Stinging Insects

It’s that time of year again to be careful around wasps and bees. These insects can give you a nasty sting, and if you just happen to be allergic either always keep some Benadryl antihistamine around to counteract any adverse reactions fast.

Safety First

If any of the symptoms after a bee or wasp sting include  trouble breathing, being faint or feeling dizzy, hives and/or a swollen tongue, call 911 immediately. Safety first is always the best medicine.

Basic Treatment

  • Remove the stinger — Use a tweezers or scrape it out with a fingernail
  • Ice it — Use ice to control swelling. Elevate arms or legs if they were stung.
  • Treat the sting — Take ibuprofen or acetaminophen if the sting is painful. Apply a baking soda paste or calamine lotion to the affected area. Take an antihistamine (Benadryl) for itching relief.
  • Keep it clean — It may take several days before the area returns to normal, so wash it regularly and keep it clean to avoid infection.

If the site does not heal, it becomes inflamed or you have any doubts about the persons health and well being, call 911 or go to your local hospital emergency room.

For more information on bee and wasp sting treatment, contact the  Stern Environmental Group. We have the latest on how to avoid these pests, and can answer all of your wasp and bee related questions.

Bees, Insect Control, News, Pest Control, Residential Services, Stinging Insects, Wasps

How Can Wasps Sting Multiple Times and Bees Only Once?

The Wasps Advantage
The Wasps Advantage

Wasps are considered more deadly than bees because they can sting multiple times, injecting their victim with an additional dose of venom with each sting. Most bees, on the other hand, can sting only once, dying shortly after their stinger pierces their victim.

A Matter of Anatomy

Why do bees and wasps have such different stinging behaviors? It all comes down to a simple, but critically important, difference in stinger shape.

  • Bees have barbed stingers that work like a fish hook. When a bee stings its prey, its stinger hooks into and becomes embedded in the victim’s flesh. As the bee tries to fly away, the stuck stinger is ripped from the insect’s body. It’s body ripped apart, the bee dies. Just because bees can only sting once doesn’t mean they aren’t dangerous. As long as the poison sac attached to the bee’s stinger remains in the victim’s body, it will continue to release venom.
  • Wasps have straight stingers that, like a needle, can slide in and out of a victim’s flesh quite easily. When a wasp stings its prey, the stinger punctures the victim’s flesh, then slides back out as the wasp flies away. While wasps can sting more than once, the amount of venom injected decreases with each sting.

Don’t place yourself at risk. Call Stern Environmental’s bee and wasp removal experts today.