Boxelder bugs. Like a lot of people, you may have seen them but don’t know what they’re called. Their name comes from the fact they love to hang out around boxelder trees. Over time, people began associating the bugs with the plant, and the name stuck. These insects are small and smart. Their range extends […]
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 […]
When temperatures rise, people and their pets flock outside to enjoy the nice weather. That’s a good thing. The great outdoors offers a lot of health benefits…unless your yard is filled with fleas and ticks! If you’re not careful, those benefits can turn to liabilities. Fleas and ticks are often mentioned together but are different […]
Have you ever seen large black bees flying around your house in the late spring and early summer? Likely as not these are carpenter bees on the prowl for a mate and a favorable place to construct their nests. Although less aggressive than wasps, male carpenter bees can become aggressive, often hovering directly in front of anyone […]
Termites vs carpenter ants…what’s the difference? A lot of people know that both can cause great damage to the wood in buildings, but don’t know they attack for different reasons. There’s also a lot of confusion about their appearance. Given that both will be swarming soon, now is a good time to get a good […]