Not all bees are created equally. There are bees to fear and bees to thank. Honeybees not only produce their delicious namesake treat, they are also largely responsible for the pollination of our crops. This important insect is in decline and needs special care. Other bees can be quite a serious pest control problem. Even […]
Read MoreIf you’ve noticed any small, perfectly circular holes on your house, deck or other wooden structures, you may have a carpenter bee infestation. These critters, also known as wood bees, are one of the more destructive pests that can take up residence on your property. Like termites, they make their habitat in wooden structures, chewing […]
Read MoreIt’s probably a situation you’ve dealt with more than once – you find a bee hive or wasp nest on your property. Your immediate thought is to get rid of it as soon as possible, right? Unfortunately, that’s not always the best course of action. While you certainly can get rid of it, you may […]
Read MoreWhen it comes to the large variety of pests in Florida, wasps can be one of the most troubling. They can be found practically everywhere and their very existence is enough to make the skin crawl. After all, when a nest is present, wasps isn’t far away. And when there are wasps, there is the […]
Read MoreInsects that can damage or destroy wood are one of the greatest fears of almost every homeowner. The last thing you want is something tunneling or even eating through your biggest investment. Carpenter bees are one such problem. They do hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage to home just like yours every single year, […]
Read MoreYou probably never want to see a bee near your home, but in the event that you do, it’s time to watch carefully. It’s just possible that you may have a carpenter bee on your hands, and if they’re nesting in your home, shed, or garage, you may find that you have some serious property […]
Read MoreThe warmth of summer means many things to most people. From delicious cookouts to summer evenings spent on the patio to quick dip in the pool, there’s simply no other season like summer. Unfortunately, humans are not alone in that sentiment. Paper wasps have it too, and if you have an infestation on your hands, […]
Read MoreFlorida faces a new threat, the Africanized honeybee. The number of colonies throughout the United States has risen to around three million colonies. The migration patterns are shifting north at the rate of 100-300 miles per year and soon the entire state of Florida will be saturated in Africanized honeybees. This is a problem that […]
Read MoreAs a general rule, most stinging insects create some sort of nest and that is where the majority of bee and wasp control problems start for most homeowners. And rarely are the nests in convenient places for you which leaves your family exposed to the danger of bee and wasp stings. Do not take on a bee or wasps […]
Read MoreThere are very few pests the average Florida resident can get that are actually beneficial to the local environment. As much of a pain as bees can be, they are a vital cog in the local ecosystem. Similar pests like hornets, yellow jackets and wasps are not quite as vital and it is often these […]
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