When August Turns Your Backyard Into a No-Fly Zone
August in Central Jersey is something special. The evenings cool just enough to make backyard dinners enjoyable, the tomatoes are finally coming in, and the kids are squeezing every last drop out of summer break. Then you fire up...
Hidden Dangers: Where Yellow Jackets Nest and Why They Attack
July brings peak summer fun to Monmouth County. Backyard barbecues, fresh-cut lawns, and long evenings on the porch are what make the season worth waiting for. But this is also the time of year when a simple afternoon of yard...
Under the Radar: How to Spot Ground-Nesting Yellow Jackets Before Your Next BBQ
You fire up the grill, set out the chairs, and within minutes a few yellow jackets start circling the burgers. Annoying, sure. But what most homeowners don’t realize is that those few stragglers might be coming from a...
What Happens to Yellow Jackets in the Winter?
When it’s cold outside, you’ve probably noticed that you don’t see yellow jackets buzzing around. What happens to these stinging insects during the winter months? Although you might not see yellow jackets outside, you could end...