West Palm Beach is a beautiful city located along Florida’s Atlantic coast. With its sunny weather, palm trees, and beaches, it’s no wonder that this area attracts both residents and tourists alike. However, West Palm Beach’s warm climate also makes it an ideal environment for bees to thrive. If you’ve discovered a bee infestation on … Read more
Indiana is home to a variety of bees, wasps, and hornet species. While they may sometimes be viewed as pests, most of these insects play important roles in their ecosystems. Learning to identify the most common species can help Hoosiers coexist safely with these misunderstood creatures. Bees Honey Bees: European honey bees (Apis mellifera) are … Read more
Meet Mikaila Ulmer, the owner of the lucrative lemonade business that everyone seems to be talking about. The Texas native made her own brand of lemonade in 2016. The things that came together for Mikaila changed her family’s lives forever, even though the book was falling apart. The young woman found a 1940s recipe for … Read more
If you turn on your air conditioner and hear a buzzing sound, it only means that wasps have moved into your air vents. To keep your home safe and comfortable, you need to know how to get rid of wasps in air vent systems. Addressing wasp nests promptly helps prevent damage to your HVAC system … Read more
Bees use their wings to escape water when caught in it. Although they don’t swim, they have their way of getting to safety. Bees will propel themselves out of the water by using their wings as a hydrofoil. Many are capable of saving themselves, but sometimes they may need a helping hand. Bees are unable … Read more
As you spend time in your garden this summer, you may notice some jet black bees with distinctive white spots zipping around your flowers. These are two spotted longhorn bees, a widespread and beneficial pollinator species found across North America. In this article, we’ll explore the natural history of these fascinating insects and how to … Read more
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