Fight Stinging Insect Infestations with Slug-A-Bug

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Fight Stinging Insect Infestations with Slug-A-Bug

• Make Bee and Wasp Problems In Your Yard A Thing
  of the Past

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Menace or Ally?
Stinging insects like wasps and bees can be a
serious threat to human health. Every year,
nearly 100 people die from allergic reactions to
the venom within the sting.

• However, these insects also contribute to
  society. Honey bees provide 200 million pounds of
  honey every single year to commercial markets,
  pollinating a variety of fruit vegetable crops
  in the process. While wasps prey on other kinds
  of insects that could harm crop yields worldwide.

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My House is Your House?

• The benefits of bees and wasps as a whole,
  though, doesnt really matter if there is a nest
  in the eaves of your home or somewhere in your
  backyard. You just want and need bee and wasp
  control.
• Many types of stinging insects forage in garbage
  cans and outdoor eating areas throughout the
  summer months.

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The Nesting Instinct
Most stinging insects create nests of some sort,
and thats where the bee and wasp control problem
comes in for most homeowners. These nests are
rarely in convenient places for you, leaving your
family exposed to the danger of stings.
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The Nesting Instinct

• Here are a few of the most common nesting
  behaviors of bees and wasps
• Yellow jackets often build nests below ground.
• Bald-faced hornets often build nests along the
  sides of buildings.
• Paper wasps build nests in overhangs, eaves,
  attics, garages, sheds, and many other places.
• Honey bees primarily nest in manufactured hives,
  but you might find them in a protected area near
  your home.
• Bumble bees love unused cavities in buildings or
  other quiet locations.

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The Stinging Truth

• No matter where you find a nest, any of these
  insects can sting you if they feel threatened.
  Both wasps and bumble bees can sting more than
  once. Honey bees can only sting one time.

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If a Sting Occurs . . .

• If you get stung, you can probably expect a
  localized reaction. Most experience swelling,
  burning itching that can last several days.
• Allergic reactions, are also possible. If
  fainting, difficulty breathing, or serious
  swelling occurs, seek immediate medical
  attention.
• For Local Reactions
• If the stinger is embedded in the skin, scratch
  it out as soon as possible.
• Use a topical ointment to relieve itching.
• Apply ice as needed to prevent swelling.
• For minor allergic reactions, treat with an over
  the counter antihistamine.

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Prevention and Control

• The best first step in dealing with these kinds
  of problems is to contact a professional pest
  control company to help you identify the type of
  infestation you have. Experienced professionals
  will help to locate the nesting site, then plot a
  course of action to move forward.

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Wasp Control Treatment Options

• You dont have to take on the danger of a bees
  nest or a giant wasps nest alone. Bees and wasps
  can become very aggressive when disturbed. Your
  Slug-A-Bug bee control and pest control expert is
  highly trained and can remove the threat from
  your home in one visit.

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Minimize Your Problems

• As the weather turns colder, pests like yellow
  jackets often become aggressive scavengers at
  outdoor events. Wasp control is often difficult
  at outdoor events
• Do not leave food and drink out to attract them.
• Ensure your outdoor garbage cans are covered with
  tight lids.
• Be sure to check your glass or can before
  drinking to make certain no stinging insects have
  flown inside.

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Schedule a free evaluation

• Slug-A-Bug is the largest independently owned
  pest control company in Brevard County, we offer
  cutting edge solutions to help you deal with your
  stinging insect problem for good.