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Wasps - Nassau County, Long Island, New York

There is a great deal of concern about stinging flying insects in Nassau County, Long Island. Stinging pests commonly build their nests near Long Island dwellings, increasing the human occupant's risk of being stung. Wasps, in particular, pose some serious health concerns as they can be very aggressive and will sting people multiple times, which renders them as dangerous .   WHAT IS A WASP?   A wasp is a flying insect in the order Hymenoptera and suborder Apocrita, neither an ant nor a bee. The majority of wasps species are social insects that live in colonies, an example of which would be the yellow jacket wasps . However, there are many solitary wasps, such as the great black wasps and the cicada killer wasps . These solitary wasps often have parasitic tendencies (parasitoid wasps) and have adapted unique egg-laying techniques and methods of propagating their species. There are numerous types of wasps on Long Island , and like bees, wasps are crucial to the environment. This wid

Bee Hive & Wasp Nest Dos and Don'ts - Nassau County, Long Island, New York

If you are noticing large numbers of bees, wasps, or hornets in your home or garden, there is likely to be a beehive, wasp nest, or hornet nest nearby. It may be in your home, in your garden, or very close by. A mature hive or nest in summer/autumn can contain thousands of bees, wasps, or hornets. When they attack, most wasps , yellow jackets , and hornets are aggressive and will repeatedly sting.  Professional removal of a swarm of bees or wasp nest can be a quick and straightforward procedure. Please follow a few simple rules prior to the arrival of Long Island Bee Removal pest control experts. DO 1)  Always  remain still  if a bee, wasp, or hornet approaches you. 2) In the event that you have to run away, do so in a  straight line  without flailing your arms. 3) Protect your  head and face , as these areas are most likely to be targeted by the wasps and hornets. 4) Keep pets and children away from the swarm of bees or wasp nests . Keep your dogs indoors when we arrive at your home.