Carpenter bees are a burrowing pain. Though they may not wiggle their way inside your home, theyll gladly wiggle through your deck. Your deck could fall down at any time if enough carpenter bees live there, putting you in danger. Theyll happily dig through outdoor furniture and the siding of your house too. Consider these … Read more
The carpenter bee is a solitary stinging insect that looks a lot like a bumblebee, which is why people often mix them up. The carpenter bee is a large species of bee. They range in size from ½ an inch to 1 ½ inch in length. Carpenter bees have a shiny black abdomen. The bumble … Read more
In honor of National Pollinator Week last month, let’s give a tribute to a native New York bee. The state is home to hundreds of different kinds of bees, but this is a shout-out to the mason bee. The Buzzing Diversity: 15 Bee Species Commonly Found in New York New York is home to an … Read more
From poisonous pesticides to habitat loss, honey bee colonies worldwide are continuing to decline at an alarming rate. According to the World Bee Council, these bees are the most important single pollinator species for all types of nuts, fruits, and vegetables because they do nearly 80% of all pollination. Our goal at Lloyd Pest Control … Read more
The bee gets its name for the distinctive rust-colored patch on its rear body segment (called the abdomen). This rusty patch is located on the center of its second abdominal segment, which is yellow. The patch is only found on the males and female workers. The queens do not have the rusty patch, making their … Read more
Georgia is a top state for honey beekeeping and honey production. With its warm climate and abundance of flowering plants Georgia offers excellent conditions for raising healthy productive honey bee colonies. This article provides an in-depth look at honey bees in Georgia – their benefits, challenges, and best practices for beekeepers in the Peach State. … Read more
Finding bees nesting on your Chula Vista property can be alarming at first. But there are bee removal specialists in Chula Vista who can safely relocate hives and swarms so you can avoid using harmful pesticides. This article will cover everything you need to know about bee removal services in the Chula Vista area We’ll … Read more
Like other sphinx moths, adult snowberry clearwings have heads that stick out, big eyes, a big, furry thorax, and a cone-shaped abdomen that goes far past the back wings when the moth flies. This sphinx moth looks like a bumblebee. Its body is fuzzy and golden yellow, and it has black and yellow bands on … Read more
Honey bees are amazing creatures that play a vital role in pollinating many of the fruits vegetables, and nuts we love. But when a colony sets up residence in an inconvenient spot like the walls of your home, their presence quickly turns from helpful to hazardous. Getting bees extracted humanely doesn’t have to cost you … Read more
Bumble bees with black wings stand out from their fuzzy, striped counterparts. While most bumble bees have the iconic yellow and black pattern, some species sport swaths of inky black on parts of their body, creating a striking appearance. If you’ve spotted buzzing black bees in your garden, chances are they are a species of … Read more