As pollinators, bees and wasps can be beneficial to the local ecosystem. But they also have their own dangers, especially when they settle down too close to your home. Kanga Pest Control provides bee and wasp control in Portland that will keep you and your family safe from stings without harming the environment.

Understanding The Threat: Identifying Common Stinging Insects

The most common stinging insects in Portland are bees and wasps. “Wasp” is an umbrella term that also refers to yellow jackets and hornets. There are a few easy ways that you can differentiate between bees and wasps.

First is body shape. Bees are round, while wasps have a defined, narrow “waist.” You can also see that bees are fuzzy, while wasps have smooth bodies. They also have smooth stingers, allowing them to sting multiple times.

Wasps’ diet also differs from bees’. Bees exclusively eat nectar, while wasps have a more varied diet that includes other insects and human food; this means that wasps are more likely to interrupt a picnic, while bees will be buzzing around flowers.

The Impact Of Stinging Insects On Health: The Risks Of Infestations

Bees and wasps have stingers connected to venom sacs. Bees have barbed stingers, which means they’ll die after stinging. Wasps can sting multiple times. Both species have venom that causes a reaction in the human body. Typically, this results in localized pain, swelling, and heat. Some people are allergic to bee and wasp venom and can develop more severe symptoms, such as difficulty breathing, nausea, numbness, and further swelling. If you have a known bee or wasp allergy or you experience a severe reaction after being stung, you should seek medical attention.

Most bees and wasps will only sting if they feel threatened. Unfortunately, it doesn’t always take much provocation to threaten an insect. Swatting at a wasp can irritate it and spark a defensive sting. Trying to remove a beehive or wasp nest will almost certainly be seen as a threat. If the nest is in a high-trafficked area on your property, coming too close too often can lead to a sting. For your safety, professionals should handle beehive and wasp nest removal.

Safety First: The Importance Of Professional Stinging Insect Control

Kanga Pest Control is your best option for bee and wasp control in Portland. Our services are based on love for the community and an understanding of these insects. That means that we’re prepared to provide safe and effective control options for all types of stinging insects. And, if the insects return within the next quarter, so will we—free of charge.

Our residential treatments usually begin with a full property inspection allowing us to find all the nests and any factors that could be contributing to an infestation. Then we’ll find the best way to safely remove the bees or wasps without putting you and your family at risk of being stung. You can trust that Kanga Pest Control will always get you the most effective treatments without breaking the bank.

Stay Ahead Of The Buzz: Tips To Prevent Stinging Insect Infestations

You won’t always be able to keep insects out of your yard, and you might not always want to. Bumble bees and honey bees can be helpful in keeping your garden growing and looking beautiful. But an unwanted beehive or wasp nest too close to your home has the potential to be dangerous. Try these tips to keep wasps and bees from living too close to you:

• Keep all food covered outside, including trash cans.
• Clean outdoor trash cans regularly.
• Remove yard debris that could become harborage sites or nesting materials.
• Make sure all window and door screens are intact with small holes.
• Seal any holes in your home’s walls to ensure insects can’t get inside.

These wasp and bee prevention tips can help keep your yard clear of unwanted nests. But if you need bee or wasp removal in Portland, call Kanga Pest Control.