Stinging Insect Control in New Braunfels, TX
Wasps, yellow jackets, or bees around the house? Call 830-777-CAMO (2266) for stinging insect control.
Stinging insects in Central Texas include paper wasps, yellow jackets, mud daubers, and honey bees, including Africanized bees. Some only sting when their nest is threatened, while others are far more defensive. Camo Pest Control identifies what you have and handles it the right way.
Stinging Insects
Paper wasps usually sting only if their nest is threatened. Yellow jackets and Africanized bees are far more volatile. Yellow jackets can sting repeatedly and trigger allergic reactions, and when aggravated, Africanized bees have been known to pursue people for more than a quarter of a mile.
Africanized bee venom is no more dangerous than that of regular honey bees, but they tend to attack in much greater numbers.
Common Stinging Insects in Central Texas
| Insect | How to identify | Nest | How we handle it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper wasps | Slender, brown or reddish with yellow markings, dangling legs in flight | Open umbrella-shaped paper nests under eaves and porches | Nest treatment and removal |
| Yellow jackets | Smooth, bright yellow and black, fast fliers | Hidden in the ground, wall voids, and landscaping | Locate and treat the nest |
| Mud daubers | Long, thin waist, black or metallic blue | Tube-shaped mud nests on walls and ceilings | Nest removal |
| Honey bees | Fuzzy, golden brown with darker bands | Wax comb in walls, roofs, trees, and meter boxes | Removal and relocation by bee specialists |
Allergic Reactions to Stings
Most stings cause pain, redness, and swelling at the site. Call 911 if someone has trouble breathing, swelling of the face or throat, hives spreading across the body, or dizziness, as these are signs of a serious allergic reaction.
Why DIY Nest Removal Is Risky
Disturbing a nest without the right equipment can trigger a mass defensive response, especially with yellow jackets and Africanized bees. Hidden nests in walls and the ground are much larger than the entrance suggests.
How Camo Pest Control Handles Stinging Insects
- Identification. We confirm whether you have wasps, yellow jackets, mud daubers, or bees.
- Targeted plan. Wasps and yellow jackets are treated with specific products and application. Honey bees are relocated.
- Prevention. We point out the sheltered spots where new nests are likely to form.
Many of our treatments are backed by a service warranty, but flying insects are not warrantied, since they can travel in from neighboring properties. See our wasp removal and bee removal services.
Stinging insects too close? Call 830-777-CAMO (2266) today.
Areas We Serve
Looking for dependable pest control near you? Camo Pest Control serves homes and businesses across New Braunfels and nearby cities with fast response times and customized treatment plans. View the areas we currently serve below, and contact us if you don’t see your location listed.
- New Braunfels
- Canyon Lake
- Garden Ridge
- Gruene
- Buda
- Bulverde
- Cibolo
- Kyle
- La Vernia
- Spring Branch
- McQueeney
- San Antonio
- San Marcos
- Schertz
- Seguin
Stinging Insect FAQs
Paper wasps, yellow jackets, mud daubers, and honey bees, including Africanized bees, are the stinging insects we see most around Central Texas homes.
Yellow jackets and Africanized bees are the most defensive. Yellow jackets can sting repeatedly, and Africanized bees attack in large numbers.
Wasps and yellow jackets are smooth and slender with a narrow waist. Honey bees are fuzzy and rounder.
Honey bees are relocated by professional bee removal specialists. Wasps and yellow jackets are treated and their nests removed.
Call when a nest is near doors, play areas, or walkways, when it is hidden in a wall or the ground, or when anyone in the home is allergic to stings.