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Category: Stinging Insects

Stinging Insects

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Yellow and black carpenter bee resting on a hole drilled into weathered wood

Types of bees in New Jersey can nest in soil, wood, or cavities. Identify common bees, spot carpenter bee damage, and know when activity needs attention.

Paper wasp perched on its gray honeycomb nest against a wood background

Giant hornets in New Jersey are usually local look-alikes. See how European hornets, cicada killers, and other large wasps differ from invasive species.

Paper wasps tending an open honeycomb nest attached to a wooden beam

Paper wasps in New Jersey can resemble yellowjackets. Compare body shape, dangling legs, exposed nests, and nesting sites before deciding what you found.

Close-up of a black and yellow wasp perched on a light-colored rock

A cicada killer wasp in New Jersey may not be aggressive, but clustered burrows can cause problems. Know the signs, risks, and when control makes sense.

Large gray wasp nest hanging from a tree branch with entrance hole visible at the bottom

Learn why wasps and yellow jackets become aggressive in New Jersey during late summer, where they build nests, and when professional removal is safest.

Paper wasps tending an open honeycomb nest attached to a wooden beam

A wasp nest on a fire escape is unsafe to knock down or spray. Learn how to protect the exit, notify building management, and arrange professional removal.

Yellow jacket wasp with black and yellow markings perched on a light-colored fruit surface

Learn how to identify New York's stinging insects and tips to eliminate and prevent these pests from infesting your property all throughout the year.

Yellow and black wasp crawling on a weathered wooden surface

Would you like to prevent stinging insects from infesting your New York yard this year? Learn helpful tips to start preventing these pests today.

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