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How to identify and remove bees and wasps

Bees and wasps are amazing insects but not so amazing when they next over your front door or in a window on your business or home. Click on the picture of the bee, wasp, yellow jacket or hornet to find out more about the particular insect.

Bees
Bees vary in appearance but are normally much smaller than hornets and wasps and not nearly as aggressive (unless they are "africanized")

Hornets
Larger than other stinging bees. They are one inch to one and one half inch with black and white or brown and white color. If you disturb the nest you are in trouble.

Wasps
Most wasps are smaller than hornets but are still very aggressive and will chase you.

Yellow Jackets
Most are black and yellow but some are black and white. They are up to one inch but can be much smaller.