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Lady Bug
Pest Details
Color:
Typically red or orange with black spots, but can also be yellow, black, or a mix of these colors
Size:
About 1/4" inch long
Legs:
6
Shape:
Oval, dome-shaped body
Pest Habits & Characteristics
Large groups of ladybugs clustering, especially around windows and doors.
Image Attribute
Mausy5043, CC BY-SA 3.0 <http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/>, via Wikimedia Commons & Francisco Welter-Schultes, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons combined
Preparation For Service
If removal is needed, gently vacuum the insects or sweep them into a container for release outside. Seal cracks and gaps around windows, doors, and foundations to prevent entry.
European Honey Bees
Pest Details
Color:
Golden-brown body with black bands; covered in fine yellowish hairs that give a fuzzy appearance.
Size:
Approximately ½ inch (12–15 mm) long. Queens are larger, up to 20 mm.
Legs:
Six legs, adapted for gathering pollen with special pollen baskets on the hind legs.
Shape:
Oval, segmented body with distinct head, thorax, and abdomen. The waist is slightly narrow; wings are clear and extend beyond the abdomen.
Pest Habits & Characteristics
Common signs of infestation:
- Groups of bees entering and exiting a small hole or gap in siding, roofs, or walls
- Persistent buzzing sounds within a wall or ceiling
- Honey or wax residue seeping through walls or ceilings
- Increased bee activity around flowering plants or water sources
Image Attribute
European Honey Bee
Preparation For Service
Preparation for service:
- Do not attempt to seal the entry hole or spray chemicals yourself; this can drive bees deeper into the structure.
- Keep children and pets away from the area.
- Note the times of day when bee activity is highest and inform the technician.
- If honeycomb is inside a structure, be prepared for possible wall opening and removal to prevent future infestations or odors from decaying honey.