Although stinging insects share many common traits and habits, it is important to recognize the key differences between them. Bees and wasps have different temperaments and risk factors, as demonstrated in the most common St. Louis stinging pest species:

Honeybees are often seen pollinating the local flower life, but should they decide to establish a nest in or near your house, they can quickly become a nuisance. Honeybees are generally docile and will not attack unless their nest is disturbed. If they construct their hive in a place that is frequently used by residents of a home, like above the front door, they will become agitated with every movement that shakes their hive. When this happens, the bees become unwelcome and often hazardous pests, especially if anyone in the home is allergic to bee stings. 

Conversely, wasps have a wide variety of places that they like to construct their nests, and it all depends on the species. Some, like paper wasps and bald-faced hornets, like to keep their nests elevated on a tree or under house eaves. Other species, like yellow jackets, prefer to build their nests underground for extra protection. In any case, wasps are generally more aggressive than bees and can sting us multiple times. They are even more easily agitated in the summer when temperatures are high, so it will not take much to make a colony of defensive wasps angry.

Stinging pests are no joke, especially if they construct their nest in close proximity to any house entrances, patios, and decks. Don’t delay, call Pointe Pest Control today!