It is natural to be afraid of insects that cause pain. Honey bees are no exception. These plump, fuzzy, pollen collectors regularly come onto properties and occasionally hurt people with their painful stingers. The question is, how dangerous is it to have honey bees on your Fairfax property? We have your answer today along with some interesting facts you probably didn’t know about these pests.
What Are Honey Bees?
Honey bees are round insects with six legs, yellow and black-colored bodies, and a pair of wings that keeps them off the ground. For the longest time, scientists didn’t know how honey bees could fly, due to their bulbous bodies and the small size of their wings. It has been discovered that these insects fly by squishing their bodies while flapping their wings which allows them more power and agility while in the air.
Something else you should know about honey bees is that they are extremely beneficial creatures. Every year, these insects aid in pollinating plants. This, in turn, helps our environment stay healthy and promotes the production of oxygen which is vital for human life. This does not, however, make them any less frustrating to deal with around properties.
The Problems Honey Bees Cause
Honey bees are not destructive, nor are they aggressive creatures. In fact, they go out of their way to avoid dangerous situations and will actively seek peace over fighting. The only time they attack people is when they feel like their life or the health of their colony is being threatened. For instance, if you were to trap a honey bee in your hands and give it no option for escape, it will most likely sting you to get free. If you are allergic to insect venom, this sting could be life-threatening. If not, then the worst you can expect from being attacked is mild to moderate pain, discomfort, and an itching sensation that will last for a few days.
How To Minimize
Pain From A Bee Sting
One common misconception about honey bees is that they die after stinging a human because their stinger is ripped from their body. This isn’t entirely true. In fact, studies show that the reason a honey bee’s stinger is ripped from its body is due to a human’s movements related to the pain they are feeling when being stung. We recommend doing your best to remain calm if you are ever stung by a honey bee (and are not at risk of being stung additional times by other nearby bees). Waiting will allow it time to remove its barbed stinger from your skin and in turn greatly reduce the amount of venom that is injected into your body. Keep in mind that this is entirely optional and is not always easy to do. To avoid this situation altogether, avoid negative interactions with these pests, then you should have nothing to worry about.
Why You Need To Call The Professionals About Honey Bees On Your Property
When honey bees invade properties, they do not always do the best at avoiding sticky situations. If you are having trouble with these pests in or around your home, consider getting the professionals at Bluebird Pest Solutions involved. We have the tools and training needed to safely remove bees’ nests from properties and allow them to be a benefit somewhere else. All you have to do is let us know you need help.
Call us today or reach out through our website to learn more about our detailed pest control service options in Fairfax and schedule an inspection for your property.
