How to Handle Hornets (and Wasps!)

Hornets are dangerous flying insects that can cause series harm to property and people. They are know to attack in large numbers and can deliver painful stings. Unlike bees, they can sting a victim multiple times. Their venom is not more dangerous than that of wasps, except it contains histamines, a primary cause of allergic […]

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Insects Through the Year 

If you’re like most people, you probably think of pests as bugs that invade your property in the summer. The category is much broader than that, including insects, arachnids, amphibians, reptiles, and even mammals of various types. Plus, they’re active all year long. In fact, they can be a bigger problem and cause more damage […]

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What’s all the buzz about?

According to a government study, fall is the most popular season of the year. It’s a time when natureseems to catch its breath after pushing hard to grow during the long, hot days of summer. Early fall inparticular is a time that people go outside to enjoy working and playing in more moderate temperatures.With summer’s […]

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Common Pest in the Attic

It’s night. Outside, clouds march over the face of a full moon. Leafless trees dot the stark landscape while a north wind moans through limbs and past walls. Suddenly, a series of scritching, scratching, noises capture your attention. It’s very apparent you are not alone! Sounds like the opening scene of a scary movie, right? […]

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Wasps, Bees, & Yellowjackets

Here’s an amazing fact: there are more than 100,000 species of wasps. In general, wasps have little hair, bright colors and a very narrow waist.  Most wasp species feature black and yellow color patterns. Because of this, people sometimes confuse them with bees. However, there are some key differences that can help you determine which […]

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