Wasps and bees may be best known for disrupting your summer fun, but they are both essential to our ecosystem. While they look similar and share similar habits, they're actually quite different. We're taking a look at how to tell the difference between wasps and bees and what characteristics they share.
Why They're So Important:
Both wasps and bees are incredibly beneficial to nature and humans, and it's important not to kill them. Wasps control many insect populations by eating flies, crickets, caterpillars, and other pests. Without wasps, nature would become overrun with these smaller pests. Just like bees, wasps also pollinate the flowers they visit.
Chances are you've seen slogans saying "save the bees," and that's because bees are one of the world's most important pollinators for food crops, and unfortunately, they are declining. According to the Planet Bee Foundation, bees produce a third of our food supply. But unfortunately, beekeepers across the United States lost an estimated 45.5% of honey bee colonies from April 2020 to April 2021 alone.
What to do if You Have an Infestation:
Even though your first instinct when you see a wasp or bee may be to kill it, it's important to leave them alone. When you contact Pestech of Greenville, we take care of any bee or wasp problem without hurting the colonies. We work with an experienced beekeeper to successfully remove and relocate the bees and wasps instead of killing them. Never attempt to treat or remove a nest on your own, even if you think you know what to do. You can trust us to handle the problem safely and efficiently.
Call Pestech of Greenville at 252-353-4760 to get started today. Your East Coast exterminating professionals are honored to serve you.