PREVENTION OF THE FORMATION OF INSECT COLONIES
Spring is coming and with it, in addition to the beautiful days and the heat, also come the stinging insects. In this season bees, wasps and hornets they begin building their nests and then in the summer they reach a large colony. They can infest gardens as well as workplaces, Prevention is always the right choice! Calling Pestalia you have the opportunity to have experts at your disposal who will find the solution to the problem!
Having these animals or their nests within the areas of our Company makes us appear in the eyes of our collaborators and our customers:
- Non-Professionals: we will give the impression of being superficial and unalert in the public areas of our company
- Don't pay attention: we would put people present in the company at risk due to the consequences of the bites: itching, rashes, redness
- Not SureIn the most serious cases, the stings of these animals cause allergic reactions and breathing difficulties.
To best fight these insects you must first know them well!
Let's start by differentiating the animals that use their stinger to feed themselves, such as mosquitoes, bedbugs, sandflies; from those that use it to defend themselves, such as bees, wasps, and hornets. In this case, we will delve into the second category, let's get to know them together!
THE BEES
Bees are peaceful insects and only sting when explicitly threatened, and for them the sting means the loss of the stinger and the consequent death. It is precisely from the stinger that it is easy to recognize a sting, in fact it remains stuck in the skin and must be removed as soon as possible. It is equipped with a poisonous sac that disperses the venom up to a minute after the sting. The removal of the stinger must be performed being careful not to crush it, otherwise the sac will spread more venom.
THE WASPS
Wasps are generally more aggressive and sting even if not attacked, especially in spring when they build their nests and defend them from any danger. A wasp sting is painful, causes skin irritation and in allergic subjects can cause anaphylaxis, facial swelling and labored breathing.
THE HORNETS
Hornets are large stinging insects, bee hunters, they also scare humans because of their large size, they become really aggressive near their nest. Hornets are more "shy" than wasps and sting only when they feel their nest is in danger, the sting of a hornet is however much more painful than that of bees and wasps and causes serious allergic reactions.
But what precautions can we take to prevent these insects from infesting our workplaces?
- Choose neutral colors for our employees' uniforms, bright colors attract these types of insects!
- Also important when it comes to uniforms is the length! Better to have more covering uniforms that leave less skin exposed!
- Provide a repellent spray for exposed skin areas
- Avoid perfumes and fragrances that are too strong in work environments because they could attract these animals
- Do not leave sweet drinks or foods out in the open
- Check that there are no nests in our company and workplaces
Speaking of the nests of these insects, let's see how to recognize them and how to act accordingly!
Bees are protected species so in the case of a hive our Pestalia experts will not be able to remove them! If, however, you have identified a wasp nest in your company, which can vary in size from small during the spring (like a golf ball) to large in late summer (like a football), you can call Pestalia and ask for advice and an inspection to identify the wasp nest and act accordingly.
The do-it-yourself method is not recommended because wasps become aggressive when they feel attacked and there is the risk of being stung without solving the problem.
We at Pestalia We know professional methods to ensure that all wasps return to the nest and that it can then be removed safely. In addition, our experts will give you specific advice on how to prevent them from returning!
Choosing Pestalia means choosing to work safely and therefore to guarantee cleanliness and professionalism also to your collaborators and customers! Contact us for an inspection and we will send you our experts to receive advice and help in case of stinging insect nests!
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