Pest Management Professional, October 2013
STINGING INSECTS And the awards for the Top 3 Most Dangerous Stinging Insects go to 1Africanized killer bees This aggressive bees venom is no stronger than that of the regular honeybee the danger comes from the fact killer bees attack in much larger numbers often the entire colony is called into battle In addition killer bees will pursue their victim for up to 328 ft compared to only 33 ft for honeybees Anyone attacked by Africanized honeybees should run quickly in a zig zag pattern and seek shelter in a nearby house or car Jumping in a body of water is not advisable as the bees will wait above water for the person to emerge 2Yellowjackets Unlike Africanized honeybees yellowjackets are slow to sting unless their nest is threatened in which case they become aggressive Unlike bees yellowjackets are capable of stinging several times inflicting severe pain In some cases people who have been stung by yellowjackets can become hypersensitive to such stings which means any future encounters can be life threatening There are about 16 species of yellowjackets in the United States 3Paper wasps Paper wasps get their common name from the paper like material they use to make their nests They build their nests on tree branches porch ceilings attic rafters and similar covered places all of which can put humans at risk of accidentally contacting the nest and inciting an attack Like yellowjackets wasps can and do sting more than once Its also important to note that these insects often call for back up using alarm pheromones to help them defend the nest Sources Dr Jim Fredricks pestworld org N A T I O N W I D E TERMITE AND PEST CONTROL Bug Doctor Termite Pest Control Bird Doctor Nationwide is seeking to purchase companies in the U S s 9 s 0 s 4 Manhattan and all 5 Boroughs LL MAJOR CITIES IN THE 5 3 If you are looking to sell your business WE ARE INTERESTED All replies are strictly confidential For more information call or email Stuart Aust 0RESIDENT AND stuart@ bugdoctorinc com stuart@ birddoctorinc com www bugdoctorinc com www birddoctorinc com 1 800 825 1151 believe it or not
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