This wasp nest is 18 inches long and 2 feet wide! Wasp nests by this time of the year have grown to be the the size of volleyballs from being left untreated all season.
While this may look like a piñata, the slightest disturbance to the nest could result in some unwanted activity.
If you live in New York, New Jersey or Connecticut and notice one of these in your yard, contact our office immediately!
Community members in Wildomar, California fear persistent bee swarms that reside in a back yard will eventually be taking a human life. The swarms have already attacked two pet dogs, leaving one dead. A mother and son have neighbors whose yard provides residence for the swarms. They have had no luck convincing their neighbors to have the bees removed.
The town claims to have no authority in removing the swarms unless the homeowners approach them, being the swarm is on private property. Regardless of monetary restrictions, the bees have become a health hazard, killing one known household pet and forcing allergic community members to revolve their schedule around that of the bees.
Many of them are sly creatures, making their way inside and next door to your neighbors’ property. Call us before the annoyance becomes too much to handle…we’re here to help!
USA Today reported on the unfortunate differences for people who encounter stinging insects that are allergic, versus those who aren’t. The pain of a wasp or other stinging insect bite may linger, but not all people are fortunate enough to walk away from the incident alive.
Eliminating the possibility of running into stinging insects, and considering allergy shots are the top two preventative measures the article suggests.
Research suggests that allergy shots work the way a vaccine does, and that the increased immunity to the allergen will decrease the patients’ likelihood of severe allergic reactions when coming in contact with the stinging insects.
Avoiding stinging insects altogether is not always feasible, especially if you enjoy being outdoors. However, knowing your surroundings and detecting any major infestations of stinging insects in your yard may help decrease your likelihood of encountering these [occasionally] dangerous pests.
Over a half million people are rushed to the hospital each year for stinging insect bites, and around 50 of those people will die.
Please take proper precautions against stinging insects, and give us a call if you suspect any unwanted activity!
Today, Fox.com posted an article about a 55-year-old California man who was pronounced dead after suffering from over 500 bee stings. His nephew, who was with him, says his uncle was driving his tractor and accidentally ran into a hive of bees. The bees swarmed at the man right when it was struck. The man started to run but he could not get away from the large swarm of bees. He eventually isolated himself in a shed but it was too late. He was allergic to the bee stings and suffered over 500 of them. Officials are not quite sure what kind of bees stung him, but their best guess is a type of Africanized honeybee, which are very aggressive. If you see a hive near your house, do not try and get rid of it by yourself. Contact a pest management company immediately so the hive will not get bigger and no one will be harmed. At JP McHale we offer programs that cover bee problems, to learn more or ask for an estimate contact us by phone 800-479-2284, email, live chat, twitter, or facebook. JPMcHale is one of the leading pest control companies in Westchester, New York.
BBC posted a great video on bee keepers moving a bee hive. The hive contained tens of thousands of bees and they gather in someones attic! If you do not treat a bee hive it will only get worse! Read more about bees or see how JP McHale can help you bee problem.
ABC Rural posted an article last week on the cause of the decrease of the bee population. The number of honeybees has been on the decrease worldwide and researchers are looking for a cause. Researchers in India came up with an idea that cell phones have an impact on the population. To test this theory, they fitted a bee hive with a cell phone and discovered that the number of eggs made by the queen bee decreased and less honey was being produced. If you experience a bee problem feel free to contact us by phone 800-479-2284, email, live chat, facebook, or twitter.
A recently published article in New Hampshire’s online Sentinel Source article explains how a resident was recently bit by ants and wanted to find out what kind of ant it was. Normally most people think that if they get bite/stung by an ant, it’s a fire ant.
Left: Fire Ants, Right: Pavement Ants
Fire ants are known for their painful sting. They are usually small, red ants that nest in lawns or on cement. Pavement ants are a little bigger and are black. They get their name because they like to nest in the crack of pavement. The resident sent the ant sample to a lab in Connecticut and surprisingly it turned out that the bite was from pavement ants. When you are outside make sure to be aware of all ants. Do not leave crumbs or food just lying around and make sure you use insect repellent with DEET when outside. If you have an ant problem, feel free to contact us by phone 800-479-2284, email, live chat, facebook, or twitter.
taking a human life. The swarms have already attacked two pet dogs, leaving one dead. A mother and son have neighbors whose yard provides residence for the swarms. They have had no luck convincing their neighbors to have the bees removed.
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