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
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