Minnesota Pest Control | Bee and Wasp Control

Wasp and Bee Control MN People who are not familiar with bees often have a fear of them. Swarming bees are generally not inclined to sting provided they are left alone – but the following precautions should be taken.  Getting rid of these pests can sometimes be fearful, especially if you are allergic. A large [...]

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Minnesota Pest Control Management

Characteristics Of Bees Bees are reliant on pollen as a protein source and on flowers nectar or oils as an energy source. Adult females collect pollen primarily to feed their larvae. The pollen they inevitably lose in going from flower to flowers is important to plants because some pollen lands on the pistils (productive structure) [...]

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How Do You Tell the Difference Between a Bee and a Wasp?

What is the Difference Between Bees and Wasps? Wasps and bees are beneficial insects, although they are generally considered to be pests because of their ability to sting. Wasps, in particular, can become a problem in autumn when they may disrupt many outdoor activities. People often mistakenly call all stinging insects “bees”. While both social [...]

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Controlling Bees and Wasps In Minnesota

Minnesota Bees and Wasps Control Because of their environmental value, many pest companies recommend controlling bee populations rather than exterminating them.  You can prevent a wood-burrowing species from damaging your home or establishing a colony in a dangerous area by applying bee repellents.  Other repellents can be sprayed near areas where bees already exist, but [...]

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Controlling Bees and Wasps In Minnesota

Controlling Bees and Wasps Because of their environmental value, many pest companies recommend controlling bee populations rather than exterminating them.  You can prevent a wood-burrowing species from damaging your home or establishing a colony in a dangerous area by applying bee repellents.  Other repellents can be sprayed near areas where bees already exist, but you [...]

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Controlling Bees and Wasps

Bees & Wasps In MN According to Pest Control Experts, there are several bee species. While most people envision bumblebees, that is to say bees swarming around a hive, many bees actually live in burrows.  Some burrow into wood.  Wasps, like bumblebees, create colonies. Wasps are particularly dangerous because while a common bee can only [...]

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Controlling and Exterminating Bees and Wasps

Have you noticed there are increasing amounts of bees or wasps near your property?  If so, you should check the outside of your home and property for a hive.  While bees play a crucial role in pollination, pest control and honey production, they can also harm people, pets and property. Bees play an important role [...]

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Getting Rid Of Bees In Minnesota

Getting Rid Of These Pests Allergic reactions to stings, can develop anywhere on the body and can range from non-life-threatening reactions, such as hives, swelling, nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, and headaches to life-threatening reactions, such as anaphylactic shock, unconsciousness, difficulty breathing, and blockage of the airway. Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction to a bee [...]

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Minnesota Bee & Wasp Control and Nest Removal Part 2

Wasps can be differentiated from bees as bees have a flattened hind basitarsus. Unlike bees, wasps generally lack plumose hairs. They vary in the number and size of hairs they have between species. First stage After emerging from hibernation during early spring, the young queens search for a suitable nesting site. Upon finding an area [...]

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Minnesota Bee & Wasp Control and Nest Removal Part 1

Getting Rid Of Wasps In Minnesota The various species of wasp fall into one of two main categories: solitary wasps and social wasps. Adult solitary wasps generally live and operate alone, and most do not construct nests; all adult solitary wasps are fertile. By contrast, social wasps exist in colonies numbering up to several thousand [...]

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