Bees are such iconic insects that it’s no wonder other creepy-crawlies try to copy their look. With bright stripes and fuzzy bodies, bees are instantly recognizable. This distinct appearance warns predators that they can deliver a nasty sting. But not all striped insects packing a punch are actually bees. Some tricky spiders and insects have … Read more
The buzz around town is that bees seem more aggressive and active this year. Many are wondering – why are there so many bees? And why are they behaving badly? As a beekeeper and enthusiast, I wanted to dig into the reasons behind this surge in bee and wasp activity. The Reports of Higher Bee … Read more
The mild-mannered European honey bee, known for producing honey and pollinating crops, has a more aggressive cousin that has made its way to Georgia – the Africanized honey bee. Compared to European bees, Africanized honey bees are much more defensive and prone to attack in large swarms with little provocation, posing a potential threat to … Read more
The sunny climate and flowering plants of Gilbert, Arizona make it prime real estate for active bee populations. While bees play an important ecological role, hives located too close to homes or workplaces pose safety issues and require professional removal. This article explores Gilbert’s bee removal services, covering key topics like common bee species, humane … Read more
The Buzzing and Drilling Sounds of Carpenter Bees in Your Wall It’s a warm spring day, and you’re relaxing on the patio when suddenly you hear a strange buzzing sound coming from the wooden eaves. As the noise persists, it becomes clear this is more than just a random bug. Chances are, you’ve got carpenter … Read more
The Beekeeper Total Bee Control has provided bee removal in Glendale since 1998. If your bees have just arrived we recommend removing them before they begin building honeycomb. When honeycomb is present, the cost of removal usually goes up because it takes more work to get rid of the bees and the honeycomb. Call us … Read more
Seeing a bee on your garden flowers is a wonderful sign of spring, but these clumsy bugs are not nearly as welcome as their honey-making friends. Unlike beneficial honeybees, carpenter bees are physically destructive insects in the bee family. Carpenter bees have fuzzy yellow thoraxes and shiny black abdomens. At full maturity, they are about … Read more
You don’t need a science degree to know that moths are attracted to light. But do bees behave similarly around lights or will their high-tech antennae keep them on track?. We’ll find out if honey bees are drawn to light and other things like bug zappers in this article. As darkness falls, you may notice … Read more
Question: I have an infestation of carpenter bees. What should I do to get rid of carpenter bees? Does Orkin take care of pests? Answer: Carpenter bees can be a serious problem for owners of conventional houses and log houses. Carpenter bees are large insects that look like bumble bees. However, carpenter bees have shiny … Read more
You may have spotted some adorably plump buzzing bees visiting the flowers in your garden. These big fuzzy black and yellow insects are most likely bumble bees! Bumble bees are important pollinators that play a key role in plant reproduction and our food supply. Here’s a closer look at these fascinating creatures. Appearance of Big … Read more