Summer’s the time for those buzzing bees. While these insects can cause painful stings, and allergic reactions for some, they are not usually aggressive. In the landscape, they can be beneficial by providing pollination to plants and, for some, preying on pest insects. They can also create nests in places where you and the family spend time outdoors and become a nuisance. If you are finding bees, wasps, or hornets to be pests around your home or landscape, Check out this information on how to manage them. And if yellowjackets are the main problem, these videos may help:
- Distinguishing between yellowjackets, wasps, and look-alikes (2:00)
- Finding and treating yellowjacket nests (2:07)
- How to reduce yellowjackets around your yard (1:42)
If you do find a yellowjacket nest, The Marin/Sonoma Mosquito and Vector Control District will come out to your home and eliminate it free of charge. Learn more about this service here.