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Paper Wasps attack when the nest is disturbed and each can sting repeatedly; stings typically cause localized pain and swelling, but in sensitive individuals or when many stings occur whole body (systemic) effects can occur including allergic reactions.

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Bald Faced Hornets to be extremely aggressive and will protect their home at all costs should they feel threatened. Unlike other stinging insects, Hornets can sting you multiple times. Their stings can be very painful and should not be taken lightly.

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Male Carpenter Bees are quite harmless because they lack stingers. Female Carpenter Bees can inflict a painful sting but seldom will unless they are provoked.

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The most common type of stinging insect we deal with. Nests are constructed of several layers of comb made of tiny bits of wood fiber chewed into paper-like pulp. Yellow Jacket nests are usually located in the ground, however we have found them inside walls on buildings, in attics, crawl spaces, and even on rare occasions in cracks in the foundation of homes. A yellow jacket does not leave a stinger in its victim, that explains why they can sting multiple times.

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The Bumble Bees will attack to defend their nest, so they are considered a health concern. Mature bumble bees nests contain anywhere from 50-400 bees at any given time. Most home owners stumble upon a nest when mowing the lawn.

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Continuous flight activity to and from a hole in a building, wall void, tree, etc. is an indication of a Honey Bee nest. Many times, this can be confirmed by listening for bees buzzing inside.

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Mud daubers are solitary wasp species, although they are capable of stinging, they are rarely aggressive. Mud dauber tend to nest in garages, under eaves, and soffits areas of the home.

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As their name suggests, Mining Bees dig nests in the ground. They also are not easily provoked and generally aren't too aggressive.

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Many Wisconsinites deal with Ground Bees unknowingly when they are gardening.

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