Often, wasps and honey bees can be mistaken for one another because both these insects give throbbing stings. Honey bees can attack when provoked; wasps, on the other hand, are aggressive predators in nature. Understanding the difference between wasps and honey bees is vital to treat wounds and get proper pest control. Accurate Pest control is one of the licensed and best pest control companies in San Antonio that will help you learn more about these insects in detail.
Identification of wasps and hornets
Wasps and hornets have hairless bodies, but the main difference between wasps and hornets is color and size. Wasps are about one-third inch, i.e., one centimeter to one inch long. Hornets, on the other hand, are larger. Wasps have yellow and black rings on their bodies, while hornets have black and white rings.
Life cycles of wasps and hornets
Each colony of both the insects has a queen. The queen can give birth to one thousand to thirty-thousand offspring. If the nest is at a calm, humid place with abundant food, the offspring number is likely to be on a higher side. The queen is the only member of the community that gives birth. The majority of hornet and wasp colonies are considerably tinier for most time of the year. They reach their peak size in September before frosts hit most of the colony. Queens usually live up to five years, and the drones (males) in the colony can live up to 40 to 50 days. Worker bees (females) in the colony live between one and four months.
What do wasps and hornets feed on?
Wasps and hornets are general scavengers feeding on insects, food scraps, and rotten fruits. So how will you know whether you have a bee, wasp, or hornet concern? The appearance of several bees, wasps, or hornets hovering around your home is the main sign. These pests will go hunting for food to protect their nests. But if their presence becomes a nuisance, then you have a problem.
Where do wasps and hornets live?
The areas surrounding houses provide perfect homes for wasps and hornets alike. A few places where you will commonly find them are verandas, attics, walls, ceilings, trees, and shrubs. The insects will find holes and small caves and set up nests because holes and burrows are often near food sources, i.e., fallen fruit, flowers, or nectar-producing plants.
How will Accurate Pest Control in San Antonio help you eradicate pests from your house?
If you have spotted pests in your home, phone us immediately; we are the licensed and the best pest control in San Antonio. We do not recommend that you treat pest problems independently, as doing so may cause further infestations. You can hire our professional exterminator to treat your home for pests. Your belongings will be noted and taken care of while your home is being treated. With your cooperation and our expertise, you can quickly treat and eliminate any critter concerns without hassles.
