A swarm of bees or wasps is usually a large collection of these stinging insects that are travelling from one location to another. In contrast, a hive or nest is a permanent home that bees and wasps will defend if threatened or disturbed. Contact A-Tex Pest Management as soon as you locate a nest or hive in or around your Austin property before these stinging insects becomes a danger to the health and safety of your family and friends.

Dangerous Bee Stings

While an individual bee sting is annoying, multiple bee stings from a disturbed nest or swarm, can be extremely dangerous and even life threatening. Bees, wasps, hornets and yellow jackets attack when they feel threatened or anticipate danger. Some individuals are allergic to bee stings and may require immediate medical treatment if stung. Multiple bee stings for the young, elderly and sick are also of particular concern. Bee control is important, but bee removal and relocation when possible is desirable. Bees are beneficial insects and are an essential ingredient to our environment as they help to pollinate many of the preferred fruits and vegetables we eat. Our societies could collapse if we eradicated bees altogether and this is why bee removal is more preferable than bee destruction.