New Jersey Bee Removal

Wasps and bees are beneficial to the environment, but can be considered pests and annoyances because they sting and can make it difficult or near impossible to participate in outdoor activities during the fall or spring months. It’s useful to know the different between the different types of stinging insects because the methods that are required to control them will change. Hornet & wasp extermination in NJ can be risky and requires special methods.

Both bees and wasps sting to protect both themselves and their colonies. The stinging is painful because the protein venom can cause painful reactions and pain. Some can sting multiple times before they cause injury to themselves, while others rip out parts of their abdomen when stinging. Some people may have more severe reactions to the stings such as itching, redness and tenderness which can be treated by vinegar, honey or even a topical ointment.

Wasp and Hornet Extermination Services in Northern New Jersey

Hornets begin to lay their eggs in the spring and live in meadows, around the edges of forests and gardens. Their nests are made out of saliva and wood pulp. A hornet nest looks like a ball shaped similar to a teardrop and one single nest can have thousands of hornets in it. When they get disturbed, hornets become very aggressive and dangerous to deal with.  Hornets are a growing problem in the Garden State.

There are many different types of wasps that may create a nuisance in and around your home. They can threaten to sting humans and will defend their nests with everything that they have. They’re not afraid to be aggressive and will sting anyone that attempts to disturb their nests, especially at night when the entire colony is inside the nest instead of out hunting for food. Their nests can be present in voids of ceilings and walls and colony populations can exceed 15,000 in a single season.

The most dangerous type of wasps is yellow jackets.  They are commonly found throughout New Jersey. They get very troublesome in the fall when they need to scavenge for food because supplies are limited and populations are high.