ARE BEES BECOMING A PROBLEM?

Prevent Stings in your Yard This Year

AN IMPORTANT PARTNER
Bees are an impor tant par t of Floridas ecosystem. Without bees, many of the farming operations throughout the state simply wouldnt be able to sur vive. Even with that in mind, though, they can of ten be a nuisance to homeowner s and cause serious problems to some. Many people are allergic to bee stings and need the help of bee pest control exper ts to keep their home bee & wasp free.

WHAT KIND OF BEES ARE YOU FACING?

There are approximatel y 20,000 species of bees worldwide. All of them, though, live in colonies, and if youre facing a swarm, you may be dealing with bees looking for a new home. Identifying them can be essential to developing the right treatment method . If you need help determining the type of bees around your home, contact a Brevard County bee control exper t, it may help to determine what kind of bees youre dealing with.

THE BUMBLEBEE
Bumblebees typically nest in the ground, but they can also be seen near your patio or deck . In some cases, theyll build nests in attics or under roof beams. If you become a threat to a bumblebee, they begin to buzz at a louder volume. They get quite aggressive when they think their nests are in danger. They have six legs and are black with yellow stripes. The best way to prevent this problem is to remove potential nesting materials from the home.

THE CARPENTER BEE

Carpenter bees build nests for themselves and their young. They can literally drill through the wood in your home. Because their stinger s arent barbed, they can repeatedly sting an individual. Just an inch in length, these bees are have a blue-black color scheme . They tend to prefer bare wood, and painting or staining the sur faces outside your home can be a good deterrent. They also like nests in higher places, so the nesting site can be tough to reach.

THE HONEYBEE
Honeybees are responsible for pollinating many crops in the US. They are the most recognizable type of bee. Golden with yellow brown bands, they will build natural nests in the crevices of trees, but some have found nests in the attic or the chimney of their home . They can only sting once, as their stinger tear s of f when they tr y to get away. The colonies themselves can be quite large, and removal is of ten a messy job.

THE KILLER BEE

K i l le r B e e s a r e a c t ua l l y A f r i c a ni z e d H o n ey b e e s , a n d t h ey c a n c h a s e s o m e o n e u p to a q u a r te r o f a m i l e i f t h ey b e c o m e a g g r e s s i v e . W h i l e t h e i r v e n o m i s n o m o r e d a n g e r o us t h a n t h a t o f a t r a d i t i o n al h o n ey b e e , t h e i r a t t a c k s c a n b e m o r e s e r i o us b e c a us e t h ey o f te n a t t a c k i n l a r g e r numbers. L i ke s o m e o t h e r s p e c i e s , t h ey c a n o n l y s t i n g o n c e a s t h e i r s t i n g e r s te a r o f f w h e n t h ey a t te m p t to escape. T h ey h av e t h e a b i l i t y to b u i l d n e s t s i n s t r a n g e p l a c e s , i n c l ud i n g o l d t i r e s , c r a te s , a n d ev e n b oxe s . I f yo u a r e b e i n g c h a s e d b y o n e o f t h e s e b e e s , t r y r u n n i n g i n a z i g z a g p a t te r n , t h e n f i n d s h e l te r i n s i d e a h o m e o r a c a r i m m e d i a te l y. I f yo u f i n d a K i l l er B e e n e s t o n yo u r p r o p e r t y, c a l l a b e e n e s t r e m ova l c o m p a ny r i g h t aw ay.

BEE PROOFING TIPS

One way to make cer tain you dont have a problem with bees is to locate areas that may prove attractive to a swarm. Holes outside your home that lead to attractive covered areas, voids in tree branches, and large recesses in your homes roof are all the per fect places for bees to hide . Be sure to block these of f with screens or caulking to prevent a potential problem and call a Melbourne bee control company for assistance.

IF YOU DO HAVE A PROBLEM

Your fir st step if you notice an issue should be to call a professional . Dont tr y to cover up the nest or cut of f the bees access to the nest, as you need to remove the colony before you do that. You should also tr y to avoid the bees, as a sting could be life-threatening. Leave this job to the Brevard County bee control professi onals .

IF A STING OCCURS
If you are stung by a bee , check to see if a stinger has been lef t behind. If so, gently scrape it out of the skin. Bug do not pull it. Use your fingernail or a credit card to scrape it out, then wash the area with soap & water. Apply a cold pack for a few minutes, then take acetaminophen to help control the pain. Watch for signs of an allergic reaction, which could include dif ficulty breathing, larger areas of swelling, or even fainting.

PEST CONTROL EXPERTS

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