Summer Is Wasp Season: What NJ Homeowners Should Know
April showers bring May flowers and unfortunately, June wasps. Be prepared with these helpful facts shared by our NJ pest control professionals. The Life Cycle of NJ Wasps The principal wasp species found in New Jersey are paper...
Roadside Flowers Might Be the Way to Rejuvenate Bee Populations
Honeybee populations have been declining in recent years. The decline in bee populations could have harmful effects on crops, which can threaten our food supplies. What might be done to protect their numbers? Wildflowers in...
Warmer Winters Are Leading to Fall ‘Super’ Wasp Colonies
One of the effects of climate change is that wasps are expected to build bigger and bigger populations. Warmer weather is leading to gigantic super wasp colonies already in parts of the south, including Alabama. Find out if you...
Even Nuisances Like Wasps Find Ways to Benefit the Environment
Wasps are insects that you don’t want to see in your yard or home, since some species can inflict painful stings. However, you might be surprised to learn that wasps can benefit the local ecosystem. While you’ll still need to...
Why Do We Love Bees But Hate Wasps?
Bees and wasps are both known for stinging people, but one of these is much more feared than the other. Why is it that people tend to like bees and dread wasps? Find out more about the benefits that both offer. Benefits of Bees...
Stinging Insect’s Queen Death Does Not Mean Death of the Hive or Nest
Getting rid of the queen in a bee or wasp colony doesn’t have the effect you might be expecting. While you might think that killing the queen will destroy the entire colony, this isn’t what happens. Instead of trying to eliminate...
The Appearance of a Nest Will Help You to ID the Wasp Type
No one wants to find a wasp nest on their NJ property, but it’s helpful to know what these nests look like. Knowing how to identify wasp species by their nests can help you understand what you’re dealing with. Keep in mind that...
How is Wasp Venom Different Than Bee Venom?
Wasps and bees are both able to deliver venomous stings when they feel threatened. However, the venom in these stings isn’t the same. Wasp venom and bee venom contain different kinds of allergens that can cause reactions in...