The Appearance of a Bee
While every bee has a head, thorax, abdomen, and four wings, there are some physical differences that stand out between species. Honey bees, for example, are typically three-quarters of an inch long, hairy, and brownish-black with yellow-orange bands. Killer bees have an almost identical appearance to that of honey bees, despite being slightly smaller in size, and people are usually unable to tell the two species apart. Bumble bees are also covered in hair, but are larger. Their bodies are dark in color with yellow markings.
On the other end of the spectrum, carpenter bees are hairless and have a glossy, metallic appearance. Furthermore, queen and worker bees of each species tend to have slightly different appearances.
Bees in Homes & Yards
Bees are frequently found nesting in areas close to people, whether in the ground, on tree limbs, or around the ledges of homes. These important pollinators are attracted to flowers and often infest gardens and fields, as well. Some people confuse the stinging pests with wasps, but wasps are not fuzzy and have slimmer bodies.
Additionally, honey and killer bees are often mistaken for one another because of their close resemblance. Killer bees are an aggressive species, even when unmotivated to attack. These pests, unlike honey bees, will chase people and sting in large numbers.
Problems Associated with Infestations
Though most bees usually avoid interactions with humans, their ability to sting still poses a threat. The pests are sometimes found hovering near garbage bins, drawn in by sweet or fatty food scraps. In certain cases, colonies develop in walls, voids, or attics, which increases the odds of being stung. Carpenter bees also have a knack for damaging wooden structures.
Ultimately, bees should be protected, as they contribute greatly to the well-being of our ecosystem. For help relocating bumble or honey bee colonies in homes or yards, or for killer bee identification and extermination services, contact the experienced bee and wildlife removal technicians at Critter Control.
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Brandon was out to please and make out lives easier with out bat situation. Above and beyond of the call of duty and got the job done. Thank you!
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Squirrels and chipmunks were in our attic. So we called Critter Control to do an inspection. Their representative climbed all over our very steep roof and found several places where squirrels had entered our attic.
Upon inspection of the attic, evidence of bats was also found. The Critter Control team came on time to completely caulk the entire perimeter of the house and create an exit strategy for the squirrels and bats.
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bat droppings can cause histoplasmosis, this also required total removal and replacement of our attic insulation and sanitizing the space. Not a small job in a 1,300 sq. ft. attic! While Critter Control’s cost was high, our homeowners insurance covered most of it. Everyone representing Critter Control was professional, courteous and timely. I would highly recommend them to anyone who thinks they might have unwelcome guests living in their attic
On recommendations from a nearby pest control company, I called Critter Control for suspicious
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Madison came out the same day to do an inspection. She was knowledgeable, thorough, and highly professional. She examined the ‘matter’ that had been scattered on my threshold and thought it was foliage. But she then asked to go up to my attic space where the bats could be roosting. She had to walk up 3 flights of stairs with a heavy ladder. She again spent some time searching all the nooks and crannies and found nothing.
She seemed so interested in her craft, it was truly inspiring to see! She reassured me and is writing up a prevention strategy for my appraisal. She charged me NOTHING!! I am so impressed. We need more Madisons in this world!
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We noticed droppings on our brand new deck - we were given their number from our contractor. They came the next day. Brian looked at it and said - yeah, bats!! He then checked every area in our attic and he explained exactly what needed to be done.
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