Laurel, MD Stinging Insect Control

If you are like a majority of the residents of Laurel, you love living here but hate the issues that pests can cause around your home, especially if you are dealing with stinging insects. An encounter with these pests can leave you covered in painful bites and stings; if you are allergic, a sting can quickly become life-threatening.

Fortunately, at Miche Pest Control, we offer stinging insect control in Laurel, MD, to protect your home and family from these dangerous pests. Call us today to learn more and keep your loved ones safe. 

When you encounter a stinging insect around your home, you probably don't hang around long enough to look at it in detail. But if you did, you would notice that we have many different species of stinging insects here in Laurel, including hornets. 

Hornets are common stinging insects here in Laurel and are often confused with other types of wasps. Hornets are typically larger than other wasps, with adults ranging from ¾ to 1 ½ inches long. They have black and white striped bodies, and their wings are a transparent brownish color. Hornets also have a distinct narrow waist and a pointed stinger.

If you have stinging insects on your property and need help determining what stinging insect species you are dealing with, contact us for stinging insect identification. We can determine what species threaten your home and develop an effective removal plan. 

All species of stinging insects are dangerous, but some are more dangerous than others. Hornets are exceptionally dangerous due to their aggressive nature and potent stings. When threatened or provoked, hornets can attack in large numbers, which can be overwhelming and potentially deadly to humans and animals alike. Unlike bees, hornets can repeatedly sting without dying, increasing the amount of venom injected into their victim's body. 

A hornet sting can cause severe pain, swelling, and redness at the site of the sting and can even trigger a severe allergic reaction in people who are allergic. This reaction to insect stings is called anaphylaxis, a potentially life-threatening allergic reaction that requires immediate medical attention. You should always carry an EpiPen® or some type of epinephrine auto-injection device if you are allergic to hornets or other stinging insects. Additionally, make sure people with you know about your allergies and how to administer epinephrine in an emergency. 

With as dangerous as hornets in Laurel can be, you want to do everything in your power to keep them away from your home and family. Here are six hornet prevention tips to help keep them off your property:

1. Remove food sources by storing food in airtight containers and disposing of garbage regularly.
2. Seal cracks, crevices, and voids around your home where hornets could nest.
3. Clean up fallen fruit and other potential food sources in your yard.
4. Remove debris and other possible nesting materials, and keep your yard trimmed short.
5. Trim overgrown vegetation and trees near your home.
6. Remove old stumps and logs that could provide a nesting site for hornets.

Following these tips, combined with a professional pest control plan from Miche Pest Control, will help keep stinging insects away from your home and family.