As the warmer months roll in, so do some of our least-welcome visitors: wasps and bees. While both play important roles in the ecosystem, they can quickly become a nuisance—or even a danger—when they set up shop too close to your home or workplace.
At Pest Predators, we specialise in safe, effective solutions for managing wasps and bees, keeping your space safe without disrupting the environment more than necessary.
What’s the Difference Between Wasps and Bees?
It’s easy to confuse them at a glance, but knowing the difference can help you understand the risks and solutions:
- Bees (like honeybees and bumblebees) are fuzzy, generally non-aggressive unless threatened, and are crucial pollinators. Many species are protected by law due to declining populations.
- Wasps, including yellow jackets and hornets, are more aggressive, can sting multiple times, and are known to build nests in eaves, attics, sheds, and underground.
Why Are They a Problem?
- Health Risk: Stings can cause allergic reactions, and in some cases, life-threatening anaphylaxis.
- Aggression: Wasps become more aggressive in late summer and can attack in swarms.
- Nest Growth: A small wasp nest in spring can become a large colony by mid-summer.
- Property Damage: Nests in walls or attics can lead to structural damage or infestations inside your home.
DIY or Call a Professional?
Trying to remove a wasp or bee nest yourself is dangerous—especially if you’re unsure what type of insect you’re dealing with. Spray foams and online hacks may provide temporary relief, but they rarely eliminate the problem completely.
Instead, call a professional pest control service to:
- Identify the species (important for legal and safety reasons)
- Safely remove or relocate the nest
- Prevent future infestations with ongoing protection plans
We Respect the Bees
At Pest Predators, we take special care when dealing with honeybee infestations. If bees are nesting in your property, we work with licensed local beekeepers to safely relocate the hive—protecting both your home and our pollinators.
Preventing Future Infestations
- Seal cracks and crevices around your home
- Keep garbage bins tightly closed
- Avoid leaving sugary drinks or food outdoors
- Schedule a seasonal pest inspection
Don’t Let Wasps or Bees Take Over
If you’ve spotted a nest or noticed more buzzing visitors than usual, don’t wait until it becomes a major problem. Contact Pest Predators today for expert inspection, safe removal, and long-term protection.
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