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Bees, Wasps, and Hornets

Useful Homemade Wasp and Bee Sprays

Powerful Homemade Wasp and Bee Sprays (with Recipes)

Although wasps and bees are typically not aggressive, they may sting if they feel their nest is threatened by predators or disturbed by humans and other animals. If you find … Read more

Categories Bees, Wasps, and Hornets
Ashy Mining Bee

Ashy Mining Bee | Identification, Habitat, and Control

Not much is known about the ashy mining bee. Admit it – whenever you think of bees, you instantly think of honey bees and bumble bees. But the ashy mining … Read more

Categories Bees, Wasps, and Hornets
How Do You Get Rid of Digger Wasps

How Do You Get Rid of Digger Wasps? | Control Guide

Digger wasps are among the insects that could be present in your yard. Unlike most wasp species, digger wasps have very interesting behavior, especially when it comes to parenting. They … Read more

Categories Bees, Wasps, and Hornets
How to Get Rid of Wasps in the House

How to Get Rid of Wasps in the House? | Information and Facts

Some vespid species are known as solitary. However, there are exemptions such as paper wasps and bald-faced hornets. They are social and inclined to build large colonies. The workers in … Read more

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What Happens if You Get Stung by a Large European Hornet

Stung by a Large European Hornet? | Information and Control Guide

Unlike other bees that only sting once, the European hornet stings multiple times. What’s worse is that it ejects a chemical scent called pheromone, which alerts other hornets to attack. … Read more

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Hornet Nest vs Wasp Nest

Hornet Nest vs. Wasp Nest | Similarities, Differences, and How to Get Rid of Them

Wasps and hornets are often mistaken for each other because they are somehow similar to each other. But then, these two insects also have some differences in appearance and how … Read more

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Black Carpenter Bee

Black Carpenter Bee | Identification, Habitat, and Control

Black carpenter bees are one of the largest species of bees and are often found in the Greater Houston area. They’re typically black in color, but some possess yellow markings on … Read more

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Scents Wasps Hate

Scents Wasps Hate | All You Need to Know!

Wasps have a notorious reputation for their incredibly painful sting, which can also cause death on rare occasions. They also prey on pest insects such as ants, flies, and bugs. … Read more

Categories Bees, Wasps, and Hornets
What to Do With a Wasp Sting

What to Do With a Wasp Sting? | All You Need to Know!

Wasp stings are usually more painful compared to bee stings. This is because both insects inject venom when they sting and the effects on the skin are somehow similar. They … Read more

Categories Bees, Wasps, and Hornets
How Dangerous Are Mud Daubers

How Dangerous Are Mud Daubers? | Identification, Habitat, and Control

If some insects are buzzing around your house and garden but are not bees, they could be mud daubers. But don’t panic; these garden insects are beneficial and are rarely … Read more

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