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Tenielle Jordison

How to deter sweat bees – 3 methods a pest control expert swears by to keep these stinging insects away from your yard

Outdoor seating and wildflowers.

Summer is a glorious time in the backyard. Flowers are in bloom and temperatures stay warm long into the evening, so you can enjoy your outdoor space for longer. There is also a lot of active wildlife at this time of year, too, so you're likely to spot bees and butterflies fluttering around. However, some insects can be a nuisance, especially when they threaten a risk of being bitten or stung – like sweat bees.

Sweat bees are a type of bee that tend to be less popular than fuzzy bumblebees. The reason being, sweat bees earn their name from being attracted to the scent of human sweat, commonly resulting in a sting. It's less than ideal to be constantly keeping an eye out for these nuisance pests while trying to enjoy your garden with friends and family, which is why you may be keen to deter sweat bees.

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