Spring is coming, and with it, along with beautiful days and warmth, come biting insects. This season bees, wasps and hornets They begin building their nests and then, in the summer, form 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 the people present in the company at risk from the consequences of the bites: itching, rashes, redness
- Not SafeIn the most serious cases, the stings of these animals cause allergic reactions and breathing difficulties.
To best combat these insects, you must first understand them thoroughly!
Let's start by differentiating between animals that use their stings for food, such as mosquitoes, bedbugs, and sandflies, and those that use them for defense, such as bees, wasps, and hornets. In this case, we'll delve deeper into the second category; let's get to know them together!
THE BEES
Bees are peaceful insects and only sting when explicitly threatened. Furthermore, a sting means the loss of their stinger and subsequent death. It's the stinger that's easily identifiable; it gets stuck in the skin and should be removed as soon as possible. It has a venom sac that releases venom for up to a minute after the sting. When removing the stinger, be careful not to crush it, otherwise the sac will release more venom.
THE WASPS
Wasps are generally more aggressive and will sting even when not attacked, especially in spring when they are building their nests and defending them from any danger. A wasp sting is painful, causes skin irritation, and can cause anaphylaxis, facial swelling, and shortness of breath in allergic individuals.
THE HORNETS
Hornets are large, stinging insects that prey on bees. Their large size frightens even humans, and they become very aggressive near their nests. Hornets are more timid than wasps and only sting when they sense their nest is threatened. However, hornet stings are much more painful than those of bees and wasps and cause severe allergic reactions.
But what precautions can we take to prevent these insects from infesting our workplaces?
- Choose neutral colors for our employees' uniforms, as bright colors attract these types of insects!
- Length is also important when it comes to uniforms! Better to choose more covering uniforms that leave less skin exposed!
- Provide a repellent spray for exposed skin areas
- Avoid strong perfumes and fragrances 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 in the workplace
Speaking of these insects' nests, let's see how to recognize them and what to do accordingly!
Bees are protected species, so our Pestalia experts cannot remove a hive! However, if you've discovered a wasp nest on your property, which can range in size from small in spring (the size of a golf ball) to large in late summer (the size of a soccer ball), you can call Pestalia for advice and an on-site inspection to identify the nest and take appropriate action.
The do-it-yourself method is not recommended because wasps become aggressive when they feel attacked and there is a risk of being stung without solving the problem.
We at Pestalia We know professional methods to ensure all wasps return to the nest and then safely remove it. Our experts will also give you specific advice to prevent them from returning!
Choosing Pestalia means choosing to work safely and therefore guarantee cleanliness and professionalism for your employees and customers! Contact us for an inspection and we'll send our experts to you for advice and assistance in the event of stinging insect nests!
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