How to Tell the Difference Between Honeybees and Yellow Jackets
When a small, black, and yellow insect is quickly flying at you, it can be hard to tell at a glance if it’s a harmless honeybee, or if it’s an aggressive yellow jacket. But, although these two are similar in...
What’s the Difference Between Yellow Jackets and Hornets?
The terms yellow jacket and hornet are used interchangeably, but did you know that yellow jackets and hornets are actually two different species? While both of these insects belong to the Vespidae family, there are a few stark differences that...
How to Keep Wasps Away From Your House
Wasps are not something you want around your home. They are easily provoked, and unlike honey bees, they can sting more than once. Even so, if you kill a wasp pheromones are released that cause other wasps to attack. This...
How Weather Affects Pest Problems
Pests tend to change their behavior based on the weather, many times seeking shelter in your home. This tends to happen in cooler, rainy weather. Rodents When it gets rainy and cold,(rodents) look for shelter in people’s homes. Rodents cause...
How Wasps and Bees are Different
How are Wasps different than Bees? Well, when it comes to aggressiveness, and level of nuisance, the wasp wins. Why? Here are just a few reasons: While bees only sting once, wasps can sting you again and again. That’s bad...
Exterminator or Pest Control: What’s the Difference?
Do you know the difference between pest control and hiring an exterminator? If not, keep reading. It may seem complicated. But it’s actually quite simple. Exterminator A person, thing or business that completely eradicates pests. Exterminators also eliminate insects,...
Wasp Nest Removal
Why Wasps Are So Dangerous Do you know why wasps can be worse than honey bees? Honey bees can only sting once, but wasps don’t have that same attribute and can sting you again and again. They are also easily provoked,...
Signs of a Wasp Infestation
Wasps can be very dangerous when they are around your home. They are easily angered and can attack in swarms. If you have a wasp infestation it’s important to hire professionals to get rid of it. Not sure if you...