The Buzz No One Wants: How Arborists Handle Stinging Insects

About this episode

Tyson Geldseth discusses how arborists manage stinging insects while working in tree canopies.

Tyson Geldseth from Davey's Tacoma office joins us to talk about stinging insects, such as bees, hornets and wasps, and how arborists prepare for or avoid them while working high in canopies. To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about pests and how they affect trees, read our Insect & Disease Issues blog. Connect with Davey Tree on social media: Twitter: @DaveyTree Facebook: @DaveyTree Instagram: @daveytr...

People in this episode

Guest: Tyson Geldseth

Topics covered

• stinging insects
• arborists
• bees
• hornets
• wasps
• tree care
• pest management

Keywords

• stinging insects
• arborists
• bees
• hornets
• wasps
• tree care
• pests

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Davey Tree Expert Company, Davey Tree

Places: Tacoma

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