The rapidly growing Houston suburb of Katy, TX is a wonderful place to call home. With highly ranked schools, family-friendly neighborhoods, and a flourishing local economy, it offers the perfect mix of small town charm and big city amenities for Texas residents. However, Katy’s warm climate and abundance of flowering plants also make it prime … Read more
Killer bees, also known as Africanized honey bees, have been slowly migrating northward for decades These aggressive hybrids of European and African honey bees first escaped captivity in Brazil in the 1950s and have steadily expanded their range since. While killer bees have yet to permanently establish themselves in North Carolina, temporary swarms have been … Read more
There are some bugs that we just can’t stand to be around. We hate spiders, roaches, ants, and flies, but bees and wasps are the two pests that almost everyone can’t stand. People probably don’t like these bugs very much because they can (and sometimes seem to want) to sting us if we get too … Read more
Bees go through a remarkable transformation during their development from egg to adult. This metamorphosis involves shedding their external skin multiple times as they grow and mature. This process of molting is a key aspect of bee growth. But do bees actually shed their entire skin as they develop? Let’s take a closer look at … Read more
Discovering bees have set up residence on your San Bernardino property can be an unsettling situation. While bees play a vital role as pollinators having a hive located near your home poses risks. Attempting a DIY bee removal rarely goes smoothly and often leaves behind remnants that attract other insects. For safe, effective removal turn … Read more
It’s hot outside, and all you want to do is cool off in the pool. Now imagine doing this with a swarm of wasps and bees accompanying you. That doesn’t sound like much fun, does it? These bugs can be a real pain and potentially very dangerous to your health. If someone in your family … Read more
The wasps will stay away from these plants naturally, so you can enjoy your backyard without any trouble. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. If you have a lot of wasps in your yard, you might want to plant plants that keep them … Read more
Wasps are a common nuisance pest. Red wasps are a type of predatory wasp that builds gray paper nests in safe places, like under eaves or in trees. Their nests are generally smaller than those of yellow jackets and always enclosed in a paper envelope. They are reddish-brown with dark, purplish wings. These pests forage … Read more
I’ve always been fascinated by bees. Their intricate social structures, industriousness, and role as pollinators have made them vital parts of many ecosystems. One bee in particular – the two spotted bumble bee – has captured my attention recently. The two spotted bumble bee (Bombus bimaculatus) is afuzzy little creature with characteristic yellow and black … Read more
There are mosquito repellents that are made by humans and mosquito repellents that are made by animals. The bugs in Alpharetta don’t just use natural chemicals to kill mosquitoes; they also open their mouths, bite a mosquito, and swallow it. They help the war on mosquitoes. Though, it seems like they don’t come around very … Read more