Bee and Wasp Control in Sacramento, CA

Bees and wasps, though often grouped together, possess distinctive traits that let you tell them apart. Wasps typically have larger, slimmer, and elongated bodies, while bees are characterized by their smaller, plumper, and shorter stature. Bees excel as pollinators and produce honey, a trait absent in wasps. While bees may sting when provoked, their aggression pales in comparison to the repeated and extremely painful stings of wasps defending their nests.

Bumblebee colonies typically establish ground nests, whereas honeybees favor tree locations. Among bees, carpenter bees stand out for their destructive tendencies, hollowing out wood for nesting purposes.

Wasp nests typically feature exposed cells and often lack the enclosed structure of bee hives. Some, like yellow jackets, prefer subterranean nests, though many species nest in close proximity to human habitation. Wasps can construct nests on porches, decks, inside garages, beneath outdoor furniture, within grills, and even within attics, posing potential hazards to homeowners.