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Stinging Insect Control - Bees, Hornets, Wasps

Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia

Stinging Insect Control Services

Stinging insects are broken down into three categories: bees, hornets, and wasps. All stinging insects are beneficial to the environment because they are pollinators; however, when they build nests and hives too close to your home it creates a dangerous situation. When that happens, it is time to call in a professional bee exterminator to inspect what type of bees, hornets, or wasps are on your property and come up with a solution for safely removing. The best way to control bees, hornets, and wasps, and the least expensive way,  is to have a quarterly pest control service for your property that covers these pests. Environmental Pest Control has the best quarterly pest control plans in the industry that protect your home from bees, pests, and rodents. Click to view our pest control plans that protect your home against bees and many more pests year round!  We provide free inspections and free estimates to solve your bee problems so call us today or Click to Schedule Now and we’ll call you!
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Stinging Insect FAQ's

What areas do you service?

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Can I remove stinging insects on my own?

Some stinging insects, especially yellow jackets, can be extremely dangerous. They are aggressive, sting repeatedly and come in masses. Half of all emergency room visits in the USA last year were from stinging insect attacks. Yellow jackets nesting in a wall void or soffit area can be pushed further into your house by DIY spraying and may come straight through weakened interior drywall. Nests inside structures are especially dangerous and should be removed by a licensed pest control company. A close cousin, the European hornet, is active at night posing additional risks. There is a reason why our exterminators are outfitted in protective suits, are armed with specially made vacuums and carry professionally proven products. It is a dangerous battle!

Do carpenter bees eat wood?

Unlike termites, carpenter bees don’t eat wood but they bore it out as nesting sites. Unchecked infestations can cause damage over time. They are especially active around wood decks. The good news is that only the females sting and that is rare.

Are there certain stinging insect danger zones around my house and yard?

Yes. Favorite nest and hive locations include trees and shrubs, wood piles, wall voids, under eaves & siding, attics, decks, chimneys and in the ground. It is wise to slowly and carefully walk your property in early spring and observe any wasp or hornet activity. Give high attention to rodent burrows, cracks and crevices on the outside of the home. Look up at eaves and the roof line. Inspect your lawn for ground nests before mowing. Environmental Pest Control can provide free inspections.

What time of year is the most dangerous in MD, VA, and WV?

In the Mid-Atlantic area peak yellow jacket – stinging insect months are August, September, and October. This is when the insects are at their most aggressive and nest populations are high. Care should be exercised if you are eating or drinking outdoors. Be sure to cover trash cans. Vigorous swatting can provoke wasps and hornets, which release pheromones prompting group attacks.

Does preventive trapping of the queen really work?

DIY traps baited with pheromones have become popular with homeowners. The idea is to capture the queens in early spring before they start new colonies. Most experts are dubious of this control strategy. It is impossible to catch all of the queens. Traps are not effective for area-wide nest control.

Are European Hornets dangerous or cause plant damage?

European hornets are found in Virginia and Maryland and throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. They are big, about 1”, and have stingers and large poison sacs that can inflict a very painful sting. They build large nests up to 3 feet in length in any hollow (porches, trees, barns, and attics). Although not as aggressive as yellow jackets they will vigorously defend their nests. European hornets are active at night and are attracted to lights. This makes eradication more difficult and dangerous. They can cause severe damage to your shrubs and trees as they hunt for sap, gnawing off bark, and returning to feed again and again. According to the Virginia Tech Extension Service Lilac, Boxwood, Viburnum, Fruit Trees, Birch, Willow, Poplar, Ligustrum, Rhododendron, and Dogwood are particularity susceptible to damage. There is no effective insecticidal treatment. Environmental Pest Control can identify plant damage caused by these hornets. Nest locations can be found and quickly and safely exterminated.

What is the average cost for an exterminator to remove a bee, hornet or wasp nest in the
MD, VA, WV area?

The price for professional extermination of stinging insect nests will vary depending on the height of the bee’s nest, the location of nest (i.e., in wall voids, in the ground, in attics, on roofs) and if there is a warranty provided. Average costs for a one-time bee’s nest removal are $150-$450. Average costs for a recurring quarterly pest control plan, that includes stinging insects, is $320- $750 per year. CLICK HERE to see a complete list if average pest control prices. 

What is the average cost for an exterminator to remove a bee, hornet or wasp nest in the
MD, VA, WV area? 

The price for professional extermination of stinging insect nests will vary depending on the height of the bee’s nest, the location of nest (i.e., in wall voids, in the ground, in attics, on roofs) and if there is a warranty provided. Average costs for a one-time bee’s nest removal are $150-$450. Average costs for a recurring quarterly pest control plan, that includes stinging insects, is $320- $750 per year. CLICK HERE to see a complete list if average pest control prices. 

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