Carpenter bees are large, solitary bees that get their name from their wood-boring habits Like other bees, carpenter bees serve an important role as pollinators in the ecosystem However, their wood-damaging behavior can cause problems for homeowners. If you notice carpenter bees buzzing around your property, you may be wondering – what attracts these insects … Read more
Pennsylvania is home to over 400 bee species, from tiny sweat bees to giant carpenter bees. While most bees play important roles as pollinators, some of the larger species can become nuisance pests for homeowners. Keep reading to learn about the 10 biggest bee species you’re likely to encounter buzzing around Pennsylvania. 1. Eastern Carpenter … Read more
We find that some bees are far more prone to swarming that others. If you make splits by propagating these swarmy bees, you are promoting this negative trait. You want to start your beekeeping journey with bees that are bred for their resistance to swarming. All our queens and nucs are bred specifically to reduce … Read more
Dealing with bees around your home can be frustrating and even dangerous. Getting stung is no fun, and large bee infestations can do serious damage to your property. The good news is that in many cases, you can get bee removal services for free or very low cost if you know where to look. Here … Read more
Bees and wasps are important to the environment and have interesting behaviors, so they have a special place in the world of insects. This blog aims to explore and compare three distinct species: carpenter bees, honey bees, and wasps. These buzzing creatures play critical roles in pollination, hive construction, and predator control. All three are … Read more
Honey bees are amazing creatures that live together in large colonies of up to 60,000 individuals As social insects, they work cooperatively to build comb, raise young bees, store food, and protect the hive But sometimes, when a colony gets too crowded or prepares to reproduce, a fascinating natural phenomenon occurs – swarming! During swarming, … Read more
The question “Can I use wasp spray on a honey bee?” comes up a lot when people want to save money by getting rid of pests themselves. In addition to the obvious reason as why this is a bad idea below are a few more. Honey bees can be beneficial pollinators, but they also pose … Read more
We know how to get rid of all kinds of stinging insects, like hornets, bees, wasps, and yellow jackets. It doesn’t matter if you have a small nuisance situation or an extensive infestation. We’ll offer tried-and-true pest removal and control services, so you can get back your outdoor living spaces and other places they may … Read more
In Ohio, there are hundreds of different kinds of wasps. Many of them like to go to places where they might not be wanted. These intruders often form nests, leading to infestations and annoyances. To keep wasps from building unwanted nests, you need to know what brings them to Ohio and what conditions they need … Read more
These bees are familiar, you think. Then you remember that they seem to come out every spring around this time and in the same spot. They’re pretty aggressive, noisy, and diving and swooping at you when you come near. When they chase you away, it might look like there are a lot of bees, but … Read more