The year 2022 has one encouraging success story: The so-called “murder hornets” (Vespa mandarinia) don’t seem to be making inroads into the United States or Canada. In May, scientists set about 1,000 traps in areas of Washington state suspected of containing these insects. None of the traps revealed any specimens when examined at the end […]
Read MorePaper wasps have narrow bodies, usually dark brown. Their wings are typically black, and you may see yellow markings throughout. They get their name by building paper-like nests out of plant material and saliva. Inside are hundreds of compartments that allow wasps to lay their eggs and raise their young. Paper wasps feed on nectar, […]
Read MoreThe giant Asian hornet (nicknamed “murder hornet”) has been in the news lately after some were spotted in the Pacific Northwest. Their presence in Washington state and British Columbia has signaled the alarm bells all over the country.
Read MoreIn 2017, Florida was officially designated as an Africanized bee state, which means the population of these creatures is on the rise. Often called killer bees, you’ve probably heard multiple media reports of people being stung. In 2013, two park rangers were hospitalized after accidentally disturbing a nest. Both were stung at least a hundred […]
Read MoreThere are few things quite as terrifying to homeowners as wood-destroying insects, and carpenter bees are one of those. They can do quite a bit of damage to your home before you even notice they’re drilling into your eaves or deck. Left to do their work long enough, and they could destabilize an entire structure, […]
Read MoreAre they bees or wasps? Which is it? It doesn’t typically matter when it’s about to sting you, but it can matter quite a bit if you’re trying to eliminate an infestation in your yard. Luckily, this quick guide can help you tell the difference between bees and wasps and help you get rid of […]
Read MoreWhat are yellow jackets? Bees, hornets, wasps? It’s probably the last question on your mind when they’re stinging you. Yellow jackets sting more than once and can be very painful. These stings are often listed as one of the most painful stings an insect can give you. It’s important to get rid of bees, wasps, hornets, […]
Read MoreWhat types of wasps are there? Which are threats for stinging people? Who should you call for wasp and bee removal, or should you try to handle wasp nest removal on your own? We can answer these questions for you in simple ways that can help you understand what you may face. What wasps are […]
Read MoreWhat are some effective ways of keeping bees away from your home and garden? There are many kinds of bees, and they all respond differently. We’ll start with a few easier things you can do on your own, but the most effective steps are those that may require a bee pest control plan with an expert: […]
Read MoreDo bees fall into just a few species? Not really. There are 20,000 species of bees in the world. 4,000 of these call North America home. There are more than 300 species of bees in Florida. These range from bees that will try hard to avoid you to bees that will swarm and chase you […]
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