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    Stinging Insects

    What Do Stinging Insects Look Like?

    Using a stinger to defend themselves when threatened, bees, hornets, and wasps are all stinging insects. They are incredibly beneficial when living outside and away from people, helping with pollination and reducing the number of nuisance and dangerous insects. However, when they decide to live in our yards and near our families, they become a liability and should be removed.
    A group of bees surround the outside of a gap in between two pieces of wood on a home

    Stinging insects that regularly take over Arizona properties include:

    • Africanized honey bees
    • Yellow jackets
    • Carpenter bees
    • Baldfaced hornets
    • Cicada killers
    • American bumblebees
    • Mud daubers

    Are Stinging Insects Dangerous?

    No one wants to experience the painful sting of a bee, wasp, or hornet, but stinging insects pose an even larger threat for those allergic to their venom. An allergic reaction can range in severity from localized swelling to life-threatening anaphylaxis.

    Having a stinging insect nest on your Phoenix property in a high traffic area is nerve-wracking, and prevents you from enjoying your yard.

    Why Do I Have A Stinging Insect Problem?

    A swarm of bees surrounds a home with a red roof and wooden beams
    Stinging insects have become a problem on your property because there is something in your yard they want; whether to forage for food from a trash can, nest in a tree, or hunt for insects in the garden, they are there for a reason. Stinging insects are opportunistic pests that live outside.

    Where Will I Find Stinging Insects?

    If you see stinging insects buzzing around in high numbers, there is most likely a nest somewhere on your property. Places to look for a stinging insects nest include:

    • Decks and patios
    • Eaves
    • Fences
    • Tree branches, tree stumps, tree hollows
    • Gardens
    • Overhangs
    • Wood piles
    • Attics or wall voids

    How Do I Get Rid Of Stinging Insects?

    The ability for stinging insects to deliver painful stings and inject potent venom are two good reasons you need to partner with a professional to eliminate them from your Phoenix area property!

    At Green Home Pest Control, our eco-minded pest control solutions solve pest problems using products safe for the environment, children, and pets. We know how dangerous and stressful a stinging infestation is and will act fast and work around your schedule to remove them. If you see an influx of stinging insects on your property, call us today and learn more about our effective stinging insect control solutions.

    How Can I Prevent Stinging Insects In The Future?

    To keep stinging insects from finding their way into your home, try the following tips:

    • Seal all exterior entry points.
    • Caulk any cracks and crevices in your home’s foundation and exterior walls.
    • Make sure all door and window screens are intact.
    • Place caps on your chimneys.
    • Install weather stripping around windows and doors.
    • Locate garden areas and wood piles a distance away from the outside of your home.
    • Remove overgrown vegetation and piles of debris from your property.
    • Trim back tree limbs away from the exterior of your home.
    • Remove water sources by maintaining gutters and fixing leaky outdoor fixtures and hoses.
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