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Bees are somewhat tolerable on a property even if they should ultimately be removed and relocated, but other stinging insects can pose a more serious threat. Yellow jackets, for instance, are aggressive and dangerous, and they can sting multiple times, unlike honeybees. If you have yellow jackets on your property in Clearwater, Florida, it’s time to call our team at BeeMan Stan Bee Removal for yellow jacket extermination.

Signs You Need Yellow Jacket Extermination

How do you know for sure whether you need yellow jacket extermination? Here are a few signs to watch out for:

  • You’ve seen lots of yellowjackets lately. If you have seen yellow jackets in increased numbers around your property as of late, then this is a fair sign that you may need to call for yellow jacket extermination. You may not be sure whether you have yellow jackets or another type of wasp, but you can usually tell from their bright yellow and black coloring, their shorter and stouter bodies, and their thicker waists compared to paper wasps.
  • You spot a nest on your property. A yellow jacket nest on your property is a clear sign you need yellow jacket extermination. These nests can take different forms, though. Many yellow jacket colonies will burrow in the ground, so you might see a stream of yellow jackets coming and going from a hole in the ground. Yellow jackets may also nest in tree cavities, in wall voids, or under eaves.
  • You notice property damage. Yellow jackets can chew through drywall to enter living spaces or chew on other materials to build their nests. You might notice damage to drywall, wood, or paper around your property if there are yellow jackets present.