Top 10 tips to avoid stinging insects this summer

Stinging insects can build nests by your home’s front door, in your yard, and many other places.

Top 10 tips to avoid stinging insects this summer:

1. Wear shoes.
2. Overseed grass to prevent ground-nesting insects.
3. Paint/stain untreated wood.
4. Keep the lid on garbage cans and bags.
5. Do not swat at a stinging insect. Insects can get mad! 
6. Avoid sweet-smelling perfumes.
7. Check your screens for holes.
8. Seek immediate medical attention if stung, as reactions can be severe.
9. Do not attempt to remove a nest on your own. If you have an infestation, contact a qualified pest professional. On Long Island, see Tip #10

10.  For more information on stinging insects, contact the experts at Suburban Exterminating. Call (631) 864-6900  or (516) 864-6900.