Aggressive Stinging Insects!

We’re in the heat of the season for stinging insects such as paper wasps, baldfaced hornets, yellow jackets, and ground bees. These pests are actively building their hives and multiplying. While it’s best to leave them alone, sometimes action is necessary when their nests intrude on our homes, busy entryways, and common outdoor areas.

At Northern Pest, our techs are fully equipped with the necessary tools and treatments to safely and effectively address your stinging insect problem. Depending on the species, we use a powder insecticide for structural hives or a gas pesticide that can penetrate deep within the hive. Additionally, we apply spot treatments in hard-to-reach areas where conventional sprays are ineffective.

The aggressive nature of most stinging insects instills fear in those nearby, as their venomous stingers can cause severe allergic reactions. If you spot a nest or the presence of multiple stinging insects, contact Northern Pest to remove and eliminate dangerous hives from your home or property.

The most serious reaction to an insect sting is an allergic one. Protect yourself and others by seeking medical treatment if:

•              Hives, itching, and swelling appear in areas other than the sting site.

•              Abdominal cramping, vomiting, intense nausea, or diarrhea occurs.

•              You experience any tightness in the chest and have difficulty breathing.

•              You have a hoarse voice or swelling of the tongue or throat, or difficulty swallowing.

•              Dizziness or a sharp drop in blood pressure occurs.

•              Loss of consciousness or cardiac arrest happens.

Planning Ahead!

In August: We will begin our late-season whole-house barriers for flies and other harboring insects, such as boxelder bugs and Asian lady beetles. If you need treatment, plan ahead and contact us now!

Fall Rodent Prevention: It’s been a big season for mice due to last year’s mild winter. The mouse population is up. Avoid seeing mice this fall and winter by setting up your rodent prevention now!

Bats!

Good news: they are alive and well, and their populations are increasing! Bad news: they are finding their way into more homes. If you suspect bats are in your home, contact us today to learn more about our safe and humane bat eviction methods and to schedule an inspection. 

Contact Northern Pest of Petosky or the Upper Peninsula, MI, for safe removal of bats, stinging insect hives, and to schedule your upcoming whole-house barrier against harboring insects and rodent prevention services. 

Northern Pest: Our family serving yours! We are licensed and insured to provide insect and wildlife pest control. Our crew has the expertise to track wildlife entry points and remove pests of all kinds, including our licensed builders, who can make any of the necessary repairs caused by wildlife. Northern Pest is a member of the MDAT and the NWCOA. We are certified by the IICRC to offer professional mold mitigation services caused by animal damage. At Northern Pest, we do it all!

Written by the digital marketing team at Creative Programs & Systems: www.cpsmi.com