Document Sharing Order Information– Slug-A-Bug – Bees

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Are Bees Becoming a Problem?

• Prevent Stings in your Yard This Year

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An Important Partner

• Bees are an important part of Floridas
  ecosystem. Without bees, many of the farming
  operations throughout the state simply wouldnt
  be able to survive.
• Even with that in mind, though, they can often be
  a nuisance to homeowners and cause serious
  problems to some.
• Many people are allergic to bee stings and need
  the help of bee pest control experts to keep
  their home bee wasp free.

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What Kind of Bees Are You Facing?

• There are approximately 20,000 species of bees
  worldwide. All of them, though, live in colonies,
  and if youre facing a swarm, you may be dealing
  with bees looking for a new home.
• Identifying them can be essential to developing
  the right treatment method.
• If you need help determining the type of bees
  around your home, contact a Brevard County bee
  control expert, it may help to determine what
  kind of bees youre dealing with.

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The Bumblebee
Bumblebees typically nest in the ground, but they
can also be seen near your patio or deck. In some
cases, theyll build nests in attics or under
roof beams. If you become a threat to a
bumblebee, they begin to buzz at a louder volume.
They get quite aggressive when they think their
nests are in danger. They have six legs and are
black with yellow stripes. The best way to
prevent this problem is to remove potential
nesting materials from the home.
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The Carpenter Bee

• Carpenter bees build nests for themselves and
  their young. They can literally drill through the
  wood in your home. Because their stingers arent
  barbed, they can repeatedly sting an individual.
  Just an inch in length, these bees are have a
  blue-black color scheme.
• They tend to prefer bare wood, and painting or
  staining the surfaces outside your home can be a
  good deterrent. They also like nests in higher
  places, so the nesting site can be tough to
  reach.

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The Honeybee

• Honeybees are responsible for pollinating many
  crops in the US. They are the most recognizable
  type of bee. Golden with yellow brown bands, they
  will build natural nests in the crevices of
  trees, but some have found nests in the attic or
  the chimney of their home.
• They can only sting once, as their stinger tears
  off when they try to get away. The colonies
  themselves can be quite large, and removal is
  often a messy job.

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The Killer Bee

• Killer Bees are actually Africanized Honeybees,
  and they can chase someone up to a quarter of a
  mile if they become aggressive.
• While their venom is no more dangerous than that
  of a traditional honeybee, their attacks can be
  more serious because they often attack in larger
  numbers.
• Like some other species, they can only sting once
  as their stingers tear off when they attempt to
  escape.
• They have the ability to build nests in strange
  places, including old tires, crates, and even
  boxes. If you are being chased by one of these
  bees, try running in a zigzag pattern, then find
  shelter inside a home or a car immediately.
• If you find a Killer Bee nest on your property,
  call a bee nest removal company right away.

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Bee Proofing Tips

• One way to make certain you dont have a problem
  with bees is to locate areas that may prove
  attractive to a swarm.
• Holes outside your home that lead to attractive
  covered areas, voids in tree branches, and large
  recesses in your homes roof are all the perfect
  places for bees to hide.
• Be sure to block these off with screens or
  caulking to prevent a potential problem and call
  a Melbourne bee control company for assistance.

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If You Do Have a Problem

• Your first step if you notice an issue should be
  to call a professional. Dont try to cover up the
  nest or cut off the bees access to the nest, as
  you need to remove the colony before you do that.
  You should also try to avoid the bees, as a sting
  could be life-threatening. Leave this job to the
  Brevard County bee control professionals.

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If a Sting Occurs

• If you are stung by a bee, check to see if a
  stinger has been left behind. If so, gently
  scrape it out of the skin. Bug do not pull it.
  Use your fingernail or a credit card to scrape it
  out, then wash the area with soap water.
• Apply a cold pack for a few minutes, then take
  acetaminophen to help control the pain.
• Watch for signs of an allergic reaction, which
  could include difficulty breathing, larger areas
  of swelling, or even fainting.

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Pest Control Experts

• The largest independently owned pest control
  company in Brevard County, we offer cutting edge
  solutions to help you deal with any of these pest
  problems. Contact us for more information.