APC Pest Library Bees & Wasps
Bees & Wasps Facts & Treatment Options
Pests in this category–bees, hornets, wasps, and yellow jackets–are all stinging insects. Some are beneficial to your environment and others are extremely harmful. It is important to consult a professional before attempting to remove any of these insects, as they may attack if their nests or hives are disturbed.
Arizona is home to many social bees, which is why they sting to protect their colonies. This includes mainly honey bees (sometimes solitary) and Africanized Honey Bees (AHB). In fact, one publication from the University of Arizona showed that up to 90% of all Arizona’s bees are AHBs.
What You Can Do
Treatment Options for Bees & Wasps
You can limit the number of bees and wasps in your yard by keeping food and trash put away. There are other tips that may help too, like using dryer sheets, along with other scents like peppermint oil. On its own, it has been shown to act as a natural repellent for wasps and bees, or you can use a combination of clove, geranium, and lemongrass essential oils as a natural pest control method while sitting outdoors.
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Some bee and wasp issues must be handled by a bee/wasp expert for safe removal and relocation. Bees are considered an endangered species and it is illegal to kill them. Contact us if you have a bee/wasp issue and we will help you with the right pest control treatment plan.
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