Wasp, Hornet, Bee Control Atlanta GA

Springtime is pollen season. Most insects have come from hibernation and are looking to establish nests and to begin pollination. Some insects are solitary while others comprise large colonies or nests, these include many of the stinging insects.

Carpenter bees are most active during the pollen season. Wasps, yellow jackets and hornets are more problematic during the summer and fall after the nests have become extremely large.

Wasps can also pose a problem during the winter months. Large numbers of female paper wasps will hibernate in and around chimneys and will fly around during warm sunny days and then retreat back to their hibernacula. Some will wind up inside the house or attic during this time.

 

Some homeowners stumble upon nests by accident. Simply cutting grass or cleaning around the yard can disturb a nest.

Stinging Insect Control

For those with allergies, the consequences can be very painful and even life threatening. A sting can lead to anaphylactic shock. We can handle even the largest and most dangerous nests. Whether ground nests or aerial nests, we can give you peace of mind. Most hives are exterminated since it is not feasible to relocate them except for honeybees. We work closely with bee keepers and GA State University to ensure the safe removal and continued life of the honeybee hive.

Smart Solutions Pest Control will handle but not limited to:

• Yellow jackets
• Carpenter bees
• Bald faced hornets
• Paper wasps (polistes)
• Cicada killer wasps
• Other stinging insects
• European hornets
• (Japanese)
• Miner Bees
• Honeybees
• Mud daubers
• Bumblebees

Wasps:
tapered waist between abdomen and thorax
Can sting multiple times without losing stinger(short barbs)
Almost hairless body
Treatment- 2 treatments 5-7 days apart

Yellow Jackets-
1/2” social wasps that nest in wall voids, holes in ground, retainer walls, etc..
yellow and black stripes
very aggressive-sting by following threat movements
chewing mouth parts-will chew through drywall and enter home
nest can be in the 1000’s
May take 2-3 treatments

Cicada Killer wasps
Solitary ground nester
Red, Yellow and Black
Largest stinking insect in Ga-2 + inches
May take 2-3 treatments

Hornets–
tapered waist between abdomen and thorax
can sting multiple times without losing stinger(short barbs)
almost hairless body-large external/papers nests
Usually takes 2 treatments 5-7 days apart

Bald face hornets-
Bio/ID
Social, large paper nests in trees/bushes and on homes(mainly soffits)
3/4-1 inch long
Black and fluorescent green
EXTREMELY aggressive
Usually takes 2 treatments 5-7 days apart

Bees-
Fat bodies, not tapered much between segments, hairy abdomens sting once and lose stinger(long barbs) then die
May take 2-3 treatments

ALSO SERVING All of Atlanta metro
Smart Solutions Pest Control is one of the few pest management companies experienced in dealing with stinging insects such as the yellow jacket, wasp, hornet and bee. As in all our work, we make every effort to avoid getting rid of a problem by spraying chemicals in and around your home unless it is absolutely necessary. Effective treatment may include prevention and humane relocation. To learn more or to make an appointment for stinging pest management in Atlanta Georgia area, give us a call at 678-789-4016.