Other Stinging Insects
Bumblebees
Bumblebees are not as aggressive as yellow jackets, though they will sting
when provoked. They are one of our main pollinators, just behind the honeybee.
We like to remove and relocate bumblebee hives if possible.
Carpenter Bees
Carpenter
bees are often mistake for bumblebees. They are the ones drilling into and
ruining your trim. The problem with carpenter bees, besides borrowing
into
your wood is that woodpeckers will peck at the wood to get at the carpenter
bee's eggs. Carpenter bees are not aggressive and rarely sting. We know how to
deal with them without pesticides, poisons, or chemicals.
Cicada Killers
These
critters like sandy soil. They are big and scary to most people. They can sting
though they usually do not attack pets or people. They are a nuisance though and
should be removed.
Mud Wasps
These wasps can sting but are relatively harmless. They are the ones
plastering mud on the side of your house or building. We do all-natural removal
of mud daubers as well.
Solitary Bees
There
are many different varieties of solitary bees. They do have stingers but rarely
sting. They are pretty easy to remove if the property owner wants us to.