Honeybees: Golden-brown, fuzzy bodies, 12–15 mm long. Non-aggressive unless threatened.
Wasps: Smooth, slender bodies with narrow waists (yellow jackets, paper wasps). Aggressive when disturbed.
Hornets: Larger (18–25 mm), black/white or reddish-brown. Highly aggressive.
Bumblebees: Round, fuzzy, black/yellow. Gentle unless provoked.
Mosquitoes: Slender, long-legged, 3–6 mm. Active at dawn/dusk; breed in standing water.
Seal cracks in walls, windows, and doors.
Keep food and garbage covered tightly.
Remove standing water (birdbaths, gutters, buckets).
Plant insect-repelling herbs (e.g., mint, citronella).
Allergic Reactions: Anaphylaxis from bee/wasp stings (life-threatening).
Disease Transmission: Mosquitoes spread West Nile virus, Zika, or malaria.
Painful Stings: Multiple stings can cause systemic reactions, especially in children.
Structural harm from nests in walls or attics.
Contaminated food from fly/mosquito activity.
Garden/crop damage by aggressive hornets or wasps.