Bee, Wasp & Hornet Removal in Chicagoland

Signs of Bees, Wasps, & Hornets

The easiest way to tell them apart: wasps are slender and smooth, honeybees are fuzzy, hornets are larger with a thicker waist.

Wasps

There are a few distinctive features of a wasp that can help you identify if you have a potential bee or wasp nest. A wasp is long, thin, and not fuzzy compared to the bee. The wasp is far more aggressive because it is easily provoked. It can sting multiple times and can flowers or plants, but are less efficient at doing so compared to bees. They are predators and can be found at barbeques or picnics. They like to live in the ground and inside homes by building their paper-like nests in eaves or attics. Examples of wasps include yellow-jackets and paper wasps. As they are more aggressive, we recommend giving us a call to investigate any possible nests in your home. To prevent wasp nests before they are built, Chem-Wise offers a wasp proofing treatment plan.

Yellow Jackets

Yellow jackets are a type of wasp recognized by their yellow and black striped pattern. They are territorial and aggressive when provoked, known to sting a victim multiple times. The sting of a yellow jacket can be harmful to people, especially someone with bee sting allergies. Yellow jackets frequently nest in eaves and attics, but are also attracted to sweet smelling foods and perfumes. They are most active during the summer and early fall. Because of the dangers posed by stinging yellow jackets, their elimination is best handled by a pest control professional such as Chem-Wise

Honeybees

Honeybees are the gentlest type of stinging insects. They are very important to our environment because of their ability to pollinate flowers, fruits, and vegetables. Also, they produce products like honey and beeswax which are used for many purposes such as medicine and cooking. They will die after they sting you once. Due to this, they are typically relocated by a local beekeeper for successful removal.

Bald-Faced Hornets 

Bald-faced hornets are the most dangerous type of stinging insect and do not like to be disturbed. Despite the name, bald-faced hornets are actually a type of yellow jacket. Unlike bees and wasps, they can release a pheromone that alerts other hornets of danger. Bald-faced hornets look a lot like a wasp but have a thicker waist, are generally black with white markings on the face and abdomen, and are slightly larger than yellow jackets. They will feed on live insects which can be beneficial to your garden. Bald-faced hornets will not produce any honey and are not pollinators. Due to their aggressive nature, we highly recommend calling a professional from Chem-Wise to look at any potential hornets nest. If you have an allergy and are stung by a bald-faced hornet, you run the risk of asphyxiation and possible death.