--- title: How to Prevent Bee Stings This Summer description: "Take it from the experts: a bee sting can really - um, sting. 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Here are some tips for bee sting prevention this summer. --- ### How to Prevent Bee Stings ![How to Prevent Bee Stings Massachusetts](https://blog.burgesspest.com/hs-fs/hubfs/yellow-and-black-wasp-on-brown-branch-158188-1.jpg?width=254&name=yellow-and-black-wasp-on-brown-branch-158188-1.jpg) #### Avoid loose clothing. You don't want a [bee](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/buzz-off-bee-prevention-tips-infographic)getting trapped between your skin and your clothes! #### Stay calm. Swatting at a bee can provoke a sting. #### Don't get mistaken for a flower. Avoid using scented lotions, hair products, and perfumes and steer clear of brightly colored clothing. #### Eliminate attractants. Food, drinks, and garbage can lure bees in. For [outdoor events](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/cookout-pest-control-tips-massachusetts-rhode-island), keep food and beverages covered and trash sealed. #### Inspect your surroundings. Before spending time outside, look around for signs of nests or activity. #### Do not attempt to treat nests! Which brings us to our next point... ### What Do I Do If I Find a Bees Nest? #### ![Expert Bee Removal Massachusetts](https://blog.burgesspest.com/hs-fs/hubfs/HUGE%20BEES%20NEST.jpg?width=219&name=HUGE%20BEES%20NEST.jpg)One of the most obvious ways to avoid bee stings is to keep your distance if you see a nest, and call a [bee control expert](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-bee-control/) (the photo on the right shows a nest treated by our team - who wouldn't want to avoid that?!). #### Aside from the risk of being stung, there are other reasons you should not DIY bee removal: #### Proper identification: Stinging insects in Massachusetts can be difficult for the untrained eye to identify. If you don't know exactly what type of bee you're dealing with, self-treating can be complicated, ineffective, and dangerous. Additionally, if you have honey bees setting up shop on your property, they are protected by law and should be removed by a beekeeper. #### Making it worse: If you see bees coming from an opening in your house, DIY bee control can exacerbate the problem. Over the counter products sprayed directly into the hole will drive bees deeper into the void, and even to the interior of your home. ### Massachusetts Bee Removal Experts #### When it comes to bee control, it's always best to call the professionals. The bee removal experts at Burgess Pest are trained and certified in this dangerous work, and are capable of getting rid of even the most complicated bees nests. [Give us a buzz](https://www.burgesspest.com/schedule-an-inspection/)for more information! 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