Due to their painful feeding habits or defense mechanisms, stinging and biting insects can be very unpleasant infestations to deal with. Some species can even transfer deadly diseases! With these potential dangers, immediate pest control is important. Aptive’s team of experienced pest professionals will exterminate every last bug. Our satisfaction guarantee ensures you won’t have to worry about them again – if the bugs we get rid of come back, we will too (for free)!
With so many types of sting and biting insects, it can be hard to identify unknown bites. To help, we’ve listed a few characteristics of common stinging and biting insects below.
Bed bugs are an infestation that nobody wants. These small crawling bugs live around your bed, waiting to attack after nightfall. Their bites typically appear in clusters around areas that are exposed while sleeping such as arms, neck, hands, and face. Bites are small, red bumps that become very itchy and can cause allergic reactions in some people. Infestations are typically brought home after traveling to an infested hotel.
If you haven’t experienced a mosquito bite, you’re lucky. These insects come out in warm weather, leaving itchy red welts on their victims. Most people don’t know that they’re one of the most dangerous out of all stinging and biting insects, causing over a million deaths every year. This is because they can transfer a variety of deadly diseases to humans and pets including the Zika virus, West Nile virus, malaria, Ross River fever, Yellow Fever, and a number of others.
Another dangerous species of stinging and biting insects are ticks and fleas. Unfortunately, many species can transfer diseases (such as Lyme disease). After the tick falls off (many of them remain attached to the skin for up to 10 days after biting), the bite will look like a red rash and sometimes transforms into a bullseye rash. If you have a pet, it’s a good idea to apply regular tick and flea treatments to prevent bites.
Since bee stings are more painful than most biting insects, you will immediately recognize when you’ve been stung by a bee. This species of stinging insects detaches the stinger, leaving it in your skin. Victims often have to pull it out before treating the sting. Then, you will develop a red bump surrounded by white skin. If these insects are nesting near high-traffic areas of the home, you might require bee control to avoid further stings to you and your family.
Which type of stingers or biters are you seeing?
Aptive Environmental controls centipedes in and around homes using the best, eco-friendly methods. Our certified pest experts conduct a thorough investigation of your home, or business, and customize a solution tailored to your property. The Four Seasons Protection Plan guarantees that you’ll be secure from centipedes and other pests throughout the year. With Aptive, you’ll receive the best customer service and convenient, effective treatments to remove and prevent centipede infestations.
Aptive Environmental controls fleas in and around homes using the best eco-friendly methods. Our certified pest experts conduct a thorough investigation of your home or business and customize a solution specifically for your property. The Four Seasons Protection Plan guarantees that you’ll be secure from fleas and other pests all year long. You’ll receive the best customer service and convenient, effective treatments to remove and prevent fleas with Aptive.
Your pest-free life starts with a simple call to Aptive Environmental and a thorough inspection by our pest experts. We’ll customize a treatment plan for your home or business to maximize effectiveness and convenience. You can count on our eco-friendly, pet-friendly methods to protect your family from pests of all shapes and sizes. The Aptive Four Seasons Protection Plan guarantees that your property will be secure from mud daubers and other pests all year long.
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Protect your family, home and business from ticks with Aptive Environmental pest control. Aptive service starts with a thorough inspection of your property, inside and out. We customize a treatment plan specifically for you to maximize effectiveness and convenience. Our methods are eco-friendly and pet-friendly, too! The Aptive Four Seasons Protection Plan guarantees that your property will be secure from ticks and other pests all year long.
Aptive Environmental controls wasps in and around homes using the best eco-friendly methods. Our certified pest experts conduct a thorough investigation of your home or business and customize a solution tailored to your property. The Four Seasons Protection Plan guarantees that you’ll be secure from wasps and other pests throughout the year. With Aptive, you’ll receive the best customer service and convenient, effective treatments to remove and prevent wasps.
Using the best eco-friendly methods, Aptive Environmental controls yellow jackets in and around homes. Our certified pest experts conduct a thorough investigation of your home or business and customize a solution specifically for your property. The Four Seasons Protection Plan guarantees that you’ll be secure from yellow jackets and other pests throughout the year. You’ll receive the best customer service and convenient, effective treatments to remove and prevent yellow jacket infestations with Aptive.
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Side effects from stinging and biting insects can vary depending on the species. Some will have no significant side effects, while others can cause issues like swelling, nausea, vomiting, trouble breathing, dizziness, abdominal pain, and more. The real danger happens when an insect transfers a deadly disease to you. In addition, you could have severe reactions if you’re allergic to a bug bite or sting.
Stinging and biting insects can become a big problem for your family, especially if someone is allergic or the insect can transfer diseases. It’s a great idea to take preventative measures against potential infestations – one way to do this is by blocking any easily accessible entry points. Perform a detailed scan of your home to search for any holes, cracks, tears in screens, and other potential ways the bugs could be getting inside. A pest professional can help with hard-to-find areas as well.