Summer is when stinging insects thrive, and California residents need to make sure they are taking proper precautions to protect themselves and their families. While some stinging insects are beneficial to our environment, others – including carpenter bees, wasps, yellowjackets, and hornets – can pose a threat to people and structures.

The Fourth of July agenda usually includes picnics, cookouts, fireworks, and good times with family and friends. It can also include an explosion of unwanted pests that want to spoil your good times.