If you're spending time outdoors this summer, it's more than likely you'll encounter a few bees or wasp nests.

But honey bees pose less of a concern this time of year than their more aggressive counterparts, as bee removal specialist and CEO of The Bee Man, LLC Travis Watson says yellow jackets and bald-faced hornets are most active from mid-July through mid-October.

"THEY ARE THE TWO MOST AGGRESSIVE BEES THAT WE HAVE IN THE AREA, THEY'RE THE ONES THAT SEND THE MOST PEOPLE TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM, AND THEY'RE THE ONES THAT KILL THE MOST PEOPLE," Watson tells 21 news.

he adds, unlike honey bees, yellowjackets and bald-faced hornets can sting multiple times and carry a higher load of reaction-inducing venom.

But regardless of variety, bees tend to show aggression in high temperatures- posing a higher risk of stinging.

Watson says in order to avoid stings while completing yard work, it's best to scan your lawn for any holes that may be indicative of an underground nest before mowing the lawn, and run a broom or long stick through shrubs and hedges before  doing any trimming.

"Just look for anything flying," Watson notes. "The human eye is very good at picking up on movement so you can usually see them flying in and out before you hit [their nest] with the mower."

if you do get stung by a bee, it's important to take immediate action to prevent a medical emergency. Allergy specialist Dr. Asif Khan says most reactions caused by stings can be treated with Benadryl, but all reactions should be monitored in case they turn severe.

"if you do notice coughing, hoarse throat, a very angry looking rash ... if you're noticing any dizziness or light-headedness, it's a very serious situation," Dr. Khan Details. 

In those cases, an epinephrine auto-injector should be used if available, and the reaction should be treated in a hospital.

Dr. Khan adds, skin or blood testing is available for those who suspect they may have an allergy to bees - and can show which variety of bee is the cause for any reaction.

For more information on bee removal services, The Bee Man, LLC can be reached at 330-779-1460 of through their website.