Woods Creek, WA Pest Control

Your Guide To Stinging Insects In Woods Creek

As pest professionals who have served the Woods Creek area for many years, we at Guard Pest Control have no problem telling you that if you have stinging insects taking over your yard, call us for safe and effective removal, as these pests do pose serious health threats.

Here in Snohomish County, homes and businesses alike are riddled with stinging insects, especially during the warmer months, causing many to feel uncomfortable in their own home or places of business.

The area's most common species of stinging insects include: 

While this isn’t exactly a shortlist, it is an awareness list. Stinging insects are, without a doubt, very frustrating to have in and around your property. If you're unfortunate enough to contact them, they are highly territorial and can deliver excruciatingly painful stings. However, they are essential to our ecosystem, no matter how frustrating they can be. The dangers of stinging insects are why professional removal services are so important.

It is also important to note that removing stinging insects and their nests is not safe to do independently.

You can implement these preventive measures to keep stinging insects at bay after professional services:

• Remove food sources from your yard, such as fruit trees or berry bushes.
• Keep doors and windows shut when not in use.
• Cover holes in the ground that could serve as nesting grounds.
• Keep exterior garbage stored in sealed containers.
• Inspect your home’s walls and foundations for any cracks or crevices stinging insects could squeeze inside and seal them immediately.
• Move hummingbird feeders a safe distance away from your home.
• Avoid leaving pet food outside.

We can’t stress enough to call us for proper stinging insect removal services. The health risks of removing nests of stinging insects outweigh the costs, time, and effort, especially if you don’t know if you’re allergic to stings.