Paper wasp nests give these wasps their name. While they look similar to other wasps, they are darker and their nests are impressive to behold. Paper wasp nests often have a swirling pattern that starts off with an umbrella shape. Yet as impressive as they may be, paper wasp removal is a must if they […]
Read MoreYou’ve heard of wood destroying insects like termites and carpenter ants before. Termites eat wood and will chew through it voraciously. Carpenter ants don’t eat the wood, but they will carve galleries inside of it. Both can pose severe structural damage to your home. Yet few people think of carpenter bees as a threat to […]
Read MoreKiller bees in Florida capture our imagination. When killer bees attack, it seems unreal. It seems like something out of a science-fiction movie decades old instead of a real threat that Floridians have to face every year. Here’s what you need to know about killer bee control: Killer bees are another name for Africanized honey […]
Read MoreCarpenter bees sound like they work pretty hard but are they dangerous? Luckily, not too often for people or pets and it’s rare that carpenter bees will sting. They’d sooner buzz away quickly, although they can sting if cornered or harassed. What do carpenter bees in Florida do then? Well, just like their name says, […]
Read MoreKiller bees are a serious problem, especially around Florida. Some bees are more docile, but killer bees are aggressive and attack in the tens of thousands when disturbed. Unlike most bees, swarms will also follow you far from the hive. They have been known to kill even fully grown adults. Where do killer bees come […]
Read MoreWhat causes more deaths every year than spiders, snakes, sharks, alligators, bears, wolves, and cougars combined? It’s bee, wasp, and hornet stings. An average of 58 U.S. citizens die every year because of stings from bees and their cousins. And there’s one particular kind of bee that’s especially dangerous; the aptly named killer bee. What […]
Read MoreWasps can ruin your best afternoon on the patio in a hurry. Whether they’ve managed to form a nest or you’re just afraid one will fly up and sting you, they’re a serious nuisance when you’re trying to make the most of your outdoor living space. How can you keep wasps away? These tips can […]
Read MoreCarpenter bees derive their name from the fact that they build their nests in wood. Normally they will create their nests in dead trees. But, if they create their nest in your home, or other residential or business properties, they can cause structural damage that can actually make your structure unsound if they have been […]
Read MoreTake a quick scan of the headlines, and you’ll quickly find hundreds of stories of killer bee attacks. Kids, police officers, park rangers, even the average Joe have all had encounters with Africanized Honey Bees, commonly called “killer bees,” and those headlines are terrifying. The thing about these bees, though, is that you should be […]
Read MoreFew creatures are quite as aggressive as the paper wasp, and throughout North America, there are 22 different species of these insects, many of them calling Florida home. The last thing you want to deal with in your backyard this summer is an infestation of this problematic creature. What can you do to keep them […]
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