It is a policy of the City of Toronto, Urban Forestry to leave wasp nests in trees where possible given the benefits of many wasp species as a natural control agent for other insect pests. If staff safety is not jeopardized, City of Toronto Urban Forestry will spray the nests of bees, wasps and hornets in trees which are situated on, or overhang City property (road allowance and parkland) if the nest is deemed to be a safety concern to the public.

If you encounter hornets, wasps or bees, do not swat at them. Retreat at least about 20m. If not possible, hide in vehicle or any enclosure or lie face down & cover head with arms. If you spot their nests, DO NOT disturb or approach the nests; call us at 67941401 (8:30 am ? 6:00 pm) or 64880252 (outside office hours), or inform the rangers at our parks. Wear long-sleeved light coloured clothing if possible when outdoors.

Yes. Call the Parks Department at (626) 304-9648 for routine bee removal or 911 if the bees present an immediate threat.

No. If the bees are on private property or in a privately owned structure, the property owner should contact a commercial pest control operator to control bees unless there is an immediate threat, in which case the Fire Department can be contacted by dialing 911.

House Bees" are young bees, not yet old enough to forage. They collect nectar from foragers near the hive entrance, and place it in comb. Other, even younger House Bees do things like draw foundation out into comb. While these bees can fly, they tend to stay in the hive. These bees are crucial to success in producing large honey crops, since there is quite a bit of labor required to move nectar around, combine evaporated nectar, cap cells of "ripened" honey, and so on.

Wasps and bees both belong to the order "Hymenoptera" and have many features in common. The most obvious differences are:

For wasps on private land, you will need to contact a pest control company. If you chose to use Pestkil, a council contractor on (02) 6051 3555, the quoted price is $55. If bees or wasps are on council property we will organise to have them removed. Please call customer service staff on (02) 6022 9300 to advise where they are.

ANSWER: The Sonoma County Beekeepers Association maintains a "Swarm List" of beekeepers who will remove unwanted hives from your property. If you have yellowjackets, please see the question and answer below.

Yes. Epenephrine or adrenaline is usually effective at suppressing the allergic reaction immediately, although severe reactions may require a second dose. Later in the process, you may need an antihistamine like Benadryl (the over-the-counter preparation may not be strong enough). Your medical professional can help you in evaluating your need for this and obtaining it.

No. To rid an area of wasps or hornets, you need to locate & destroy the nest. We recommend using our Wasp & Hornet spray.

WaspBane will help remove wasps from your house but it must not be used indoors because it may draw more wasps into your home.

There are numerous types of insects that can sting you if provoked. Paper wasps, mud daubers, hornets or honey bees. All of these insects might sting you if you disturb their nest, or if they feel that you are a threat. Some are more aggressive than others, and will take less provocation.

There are no mosquitoes at the Bay but there are some sandflies. You will need suncream and insect repellant for the beach, though there is no problem with sandflies in the house or on the terrace. in many parts of the New Zealand bush there are some wasps around but we have not found them to be a major problem. If you know you are allergic please bring appropriate medication with you since the nearest professional help is some distance away.

To qualify for Tree City USA, a town or city must meet four standards established by the Arbor Day Foundation and the National Association of State Foresters. These standards were established to ensure that every qualifying community would have a viable tree management plan and program. It is important to note that they were also designed so that no community would be excluded because of size. Please visit our Tree City USA pages for information on these standards and to download an application.

A picture is worth a thousand words. Visit the photo gallery at PestWeb to help you identify the nest or pest.

A homeowner can remove two protected trees (trees 6" in diameter or greater measured 4' off the ground) each calendar year without getting a permit unless they are Landmark trees which are generally defined as trees 24" diameter or greater that are in good condition. Tree Permits are required to remove Landmark trees.

In most cases, no. Generally, only trees found to be dead, dying or structurally unsound are approved for removal. Certain construction permits may cause the removal of a tree. There will be a replanting condition based on the size of the tree removed.

The planting, care and maintenance, protection, preservation and removal of all trees located on any City street shall be under supervision of the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation. No person shall remove, cut down, destroy or injure any tree or part of a tree located on a City street except with the prior written approval of the General Manager.

The National Gardening Association has provided an answer to deterring wasps. You can also use our Poison-Free? Wasp and Hornet Killer. It works two ways. 1) Spray any wasps that you see. The spray will kill on contact. 2) In the evening, or when activity is low, thoroughly drench the nest with our Poison-Free Wasy and Hornet Killer. The scent will repel wasps and keep them from returning to the nest. Continue to spray and kill any wasps you see. Wait one day.

NO. Honey bees will do no structural damage to a building. Unlike other pests, such as termites or carpenter bees, honey bees do not chew or eat wood. Some people choose to leave the colony alone and have had bees inside a wall for many years. If you do decide to exterminate them, any large quantities of honey left behind should be removed to avoid staining and destruction of inside walls or ceilings. The honey and nest debris may also attract other insects pests and rodents.