Nothing can ruin a day in the park than being attacked and stung by an insect. Instead of a fun, relaxing day, the sting has brought you a day filled with a painful, itchy area that may cause an allergic reaction or swelling. Get the best pest control in Colorado Springs, Beeline Pest Control, and remove the worry of a sting by an insect as you lounge around your Colorado Springs home.
The Types Of Stinging Insects You Can Encounter In Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs is home to many types of outdoor stinging insects that fly.
Hurtful flying pests you may encounter in your yard include:
- Wasps
- Bees
- Hornets
These are the various types of stinging insects in Colorado Springs you may encounter outdoors or in your home.
Helpful Wasp Prevention Tips
Stinging insects are responsible for nearly 500,000 visits to the emergency room each year. Of the insects listed above, the ones that inject fear into most people are wasps. These types of stinging insects are intimidating, fast, and often unpredictable; plus, they cause panic when flying after you. So you can relax when outdoors, the following are tips for preventing an infestation of wasps on your property:
- Remove standing water and areas saturated by moisture around your home.
- Plant wasps deterrent plants such as citronella, thyme, and eucalyptus.
- Cover outdoor trash cans.
- Cover picnic food and drinks until ready to consume.
- Avoid perfumes and colognes that are sweet-smelling.
- Refrain from wearing dark clothing or floral print fabrics.
- Wear protective clothing — including close-toed shoes.
- Seal cracks on the exterior of the house with a silicone-based caulk
If you have an abundance of wasps on your Colorado Springs property, you have wasp nests in your trees, shrubs, weathered wood, under eaves, or in the ground. Safe wasp removal from your property requires the professionals at Beeline Pest Control.
Ways To Deter Hornets And Yellow Jackets
Hornets are aggressive and will often repeatedly sting their victim. The hornet's venom is not more potent than other stinging insects. Still, due to its ability to sting multiple times, there is a potential for more significant skin irritation and allergic reactions. Furthermore, hornets live in large inverted teardrop nests, which, if disturbed, may result in a flood of angry hornets in pursuit of the perpetrator. The best way to deter hornets is to avoid upsetting the nest. To remove a hornet's nest on your property, call our experts at Beeline Pest Control.
Like hornets, yellow jackets are social wasps that live in large colonies. Since they feed on sweets and protein-rich foods, they are uninvited guests at outdoor barbeques and picnics. Yellow jackets are aggressive and are insects that will sting repeatedly.
Keep garbage cans covered to deter yellow jackets from your Colorado Springs property. When enjoying an outdoor event, ensure that all food is covered until the time to eat, and avoid sweet-smelling perfumes. Due to the aggressive nature of yellow jackets, and their ability to repeatedly sting, utilize the professionals at Beeline Pest Control to destroy the nests.
Professional Stinging Insect Control And Removal
To best protect you and your loved ones, our highly trained professionals at Beeline Pest Control can safely and effectively remove the nests of stinging insects. Reach out to us today and let us eliminate wasps from your property with our effective home pest control and commercial pest control services.