Spring has finally arrived! The flowers are blooming, the bees are buzzing, and the sun is out. But the buzz of bees isn’t always a good sound, especially when you start to see nickel-sized holes in your house or patio furniture. These holes are likely caused by carpenter bees, appropriately named for their habit of … Read more
As spring arrives, homeowners start noticing large black and yellow bees hovering around wooden decks, eaves, and siding These are carpenter bees, preparing to bore holes for nesting Their wood damaging behavior often leads homeowners to seek ways to repel them naturally without harming the environment. This is where citrus oil can help. Citrus oil … Read more
Do you ever wonder what bees do at night? We all know that during the warm days, their main job is to gather pollen, but where do they go and what do they do at night? Only thanks to a study conducted in the 80s do we know the sleep-wake cycles of honeybees. Researchers Walter … Read more
It’s summer in the South. The days are sunny and hot. Flowers and trees are in full bloom. Picnics and barbecues are on the calendar. Some people don’t know this, but all of these things are also appealing to wasps and bees. Want to keep bees and wasps away without using a bug spray that … Read more
ID tips: Yellow and black bands and an orange tail. Small size. Males have yellow facial hair. Description: The UK’s smallest bumblebee. Common in gardens and other areas with trees and bushes. The early bumblebee is a key pollinator of summer fruits such as raspberries. Bees play a vital role in pollinating plants and crops, … Read more
You’ve probably heard of termites and the damage they do to the wood structures in and around homes. You’ve probably heard of carpenter ants and the similar damage they cause. However, have you heard of carpenter bees? These bees may not behave like termites or carpenter ants, but they can still cause a lot of … Read more
The ground nesting bee is a non-honey-producing bee that is native to North America. There are thousands of species of ground-nesting bees in the world, and this group is thought to be the most important for pollinating plants. Because honey is more appealing, there are a lot more managed honeybee hives, and many entomologists think … Read more
Whats that buzzing sound in your yard? You might have a nest located on your property. It’s important to know the difference between stinging bugs like bees, wasps, and hornets if you want to figure out what kind of pest problem you may have. People often think that carpenter bees are bumble bees, but they … Read more
Can Bumble Bees Sting Multiple Times? Bumble bees are fuzzy, colorful bees that play an essential role as pollinators. Their ability to sting is a trait that protects their colonies, but also leads to questions about how many times they can actually sting. The answer is that yes, bumble bees can sting multiple times, unlike … Read more
Honey bees are helpful because they pollinate plants and bring us honey, but they can also be very annoying at times. If bees build a hive in your home, they can be a problem because people are more likely to get stung. Trash bins and recycling centers may also encourage robbing honey bees. Honey bees … Read more