The lazy days of summer are upon us and we are spending more and more time outside enjoying festivities. Along with those warm summer days come an army of pests. Some of them more aggressive than others, like stinging pests. They can ruin your day when you find yourself or someone you love stung. Stewart Termite & Pest Control is here to talk about some tips to help you avoid getting stung by stinging pests this summer.
Avoid Looking & Smelling Like a Flower
It is no secret that bees and other stinging insects are attracted to flowers and play a major role in our ecosystem. To avoid getting stung by one of these pests, avoid looking like the number one thing they are attracted to; flowers. Sweet smelling perfumes and lotions will often attract stinging pests as well as brightly colored clothing with bold floral prints on them. Try using lotions that are free from scent and safer around stinging pests.
Don’t Leave Your Food Out to Attract Stinging Insects
Everyone loves a good summer BBQ. Often, the food served at these events attracts stinging pests. Most stinging pests are attracted to sugary, sweet foods. If you are drinking a sugary beverage, be aware before you lift that can to your mouth, that there may be stinging pests that have crawled inside for a drink themselves. Try to keep your food covered as much as you can when you are eating outdoors and that will help keep stinging pests away.
Wear Shoes When Outdoors to Avoid Stepping on Bees & Wasps
This may seem like a no brainer, but summer time is filled with bare feet. Several wasps and bees build their nests in the ground and when you accidentally step on them, you will likely get stung. Wearing protection on your feet when you are outside will help you avoid this problem. It is helpful to watch where you are stepping as well when trying to avoid getting stung by stinging pests.
Will a Bee or Wasp Sting if You Don’t Move?
It is a natural reaction to panic when you find a stinging pest buzzing around your head, let alone when one lands on your arm. It is important that you don’t panic in these situations though. When you use abrupt or jerky movements in an effort to get them away from you, they feel threatened and will likely try to sting you. When a stinging pest lands on you, try gently blowing in their direction to help nudge them along. Or try standing still and they will move on when they realize you aren’t what they are looking for.
Bee & Wasp Stinging Insect Control
If you find that you have a stinging pest problem on your property, it is important that you call the right professional pest control company to remove it like Stewart Termite & Pest Control rather than moving it on your own. Stinging pests are a danger to humans, especially if you are allergic to their sting. We have the experience and tools to help you safely remove any nests from your property. Call us today!