Princeton Bee & Wasp Control
Pest Control Services in Allen, Plano, Frisco, and McKinney
At Stellar Pest and Wildlife, we only treat or exterminate honey bees if they are on your structure and present a threat to people or pets. We partner with local beekeepers to remove and relocate when possible. Honey bees are an integral part of our environment and are important pollinators that the world relies on for our food production. If you do not know whether the flying insect you see around your home or business is a bee hornet, or a wasp, give us a call and while on the phone, we will help you determine if it is a bee or a wasp. Unlike our beloved bees, wasps are one of the most feared and unwanted insects to have near or around your home or business.
To protect your home or business from bees or wasps, first learn about these pests, their behaviors, and steps for prevention. Contact Stellar Pest and Wildlife should an infestation occur.
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"Couldn't Be Happier"Highly recommend using Stellar Pest and Wildlife. We've been using them for years and couldn't be happier with the service provided. Anytime we need them in between services Matt is quick to respond and always takes excellent care of us.- Joseph R.
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"Loyal 5-Year Customer"I cannot say enough about Matt, Curtis, and Adam. I have been a loyal customer of Stellar for almost 5 years and have no intention of switching. They are very personable, efficient, and educate you throughout the process.- Samantha M.
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"They Take Care of You"We have been using Stellar Pest and Wildlife for about a year and every service has been great. They are friendly, always on time, and make it easy to reschedule if needed. They are local and take the time to take care of you.- Nick B.
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"Honest & Affordable"Stellar Pest and Wildlife has been treating our home for over two years and not once have we had problems... that is a Stellar record! The techs are friendly, respectful, and show up on time. They are honest, affordable, and very good at what they do!- Gigi B.
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"True Customer Service"Amazing team! An animal flew in the duct of my kitchen and they were able to get it out. They are a true representation of customer service. They came in outside of regular business hours to take care of the situation.- Shonda B.
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"Knock Out Pests"I have used Steller for 3 years now and absolutely love them. It's easy to reschedule with and they will knock out pests in the blink of an eye. They even knocked out a bed bug infestation I brought home from work.- Chris G.
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"Personal Service & No Pressure"I love the personal service given. They treat you with professionalism and courtesy. There is no pressure if you desire to skip a service. I love that they send reminders so that you can confirm or skip.- Pamela G.
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"Friendly, Prompt & Reliable"Friendly, prompt, and reliable! We switched over to Stellar a few years ago and have been very pleased with their services. We recommend them to everyone!- Kayla E.
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"Five Year Customer"Stellar Pest and Wildlife has handled our pest removal and prevention for five years across two homes and they've been great. We're very grateful for their services and they're all lovely people. Highly recommend!- Melon A.
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How Do I Identify Wasps?
In Texas, the most common types of wasps that you’ll identify are yellow jackets, hornets, and paper wasps, though there are a few other types throughout the state thats you’ll find below.
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Baldfaced HornetBaldfaced hornets are among the most fiercely aggressive of all wasp species found in Texas. These terrifying pests can attack with the full force of the colony when threatened. They are predominantly black with white or pale yellow markings and build paper nests that can contain hundreds or thousands of individual hornets. -
Cicada KillerCicada killers are among the largest of wasp species, often reaching lengths of 2 inches. Females build their nests in sandy soil, often ruining well manicured lawns with their holes. Although solitary, females often build their nests within the same general area. While the males are typically more aggressive then the females, they cannot sting.
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Mexican Honey WaspMexican honey wasps are social insects that often build their paper nests in the canopies of trees and shrubs. They are smaller than most wasps at a quarter to a third of an inch in size. While not aggressive they can sting in defense of their nests. Mexican honey wasps are one of the few insects other than honey bees known to produce and store honey.
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Mud DauberMud daubers are solitary insects, varying between an inch to an inch and a half in length, The two species typically found in Texas are the black and yellow mud dauber and the metallic blue mud dauber. Both species use nests constructed from mud and can vary in shape, from cylindrical to round. These nests can be found near vegetation, under eaves, in garages, or any protected area.
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Paper WaspPaper wasps are common in Texas but due to a variety of species can vary in color, habits, and aggressiveness. One thing all paper wasps have in common is that they build umbrella shaped nests using paper that they manufacture from chewed wood fiber. They commonly build nests on door and window frames, in hollow fencing, outdoor furniture, garages, shrubbery s and on playground equipment.
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Yellow JacketYellow jackets are the most common wasps to be mistaken for bees due to their yellow and black coloring and similar size. Yellow jacket nests can be found in a variety of places both underground in gardens, shrubs, and on roadsides and aerially in trees, garages, sheds, barns, and of course houses. Very often, the actual nest is hidden inside a hole, some distance away from the entry hole, making finding the nest a challenge.
How Do I Prevent Wasps?
First and foremost we want to strongly advise you against any DIY wasp removal as it can become quite dangerous. Wasps are notoriously aggressive when defending their nests, and trying to remove a nest from your home or business on your own can lead to being stung by not only one wasp but possibly the entire colony. Wasps can sting a person or animal several times without dying as they don’t lose their stringers. These stings are not only dangerous but can prove to be fatal if you have a wasp sting allergy. Trying to remove the nest can also result in the spread of the wasps around the area and can put your neighbors and pets in danger of being stung. Depending on where the nest is located, the wasps once displaced could move to your indoor areas, putting your family, pets or customers in dangers path.
The best method of wasp pest control is to clean up any outdoor area of trash and be sure to clean up any spilled food or drinks. Reach out to a pest control expert, like Stellar Pest and Wildlife, if you suspect that you have a nest close to your home or business as we have the proper equipment and training to eradicate the infestation. Exterminating wasps can be difficult, and if it’s not done properly, you just may end up dealing with a colony of angry wasps.
