May 5, 2020 | stinging insects
Murder hornets: just the name alone is enough to strike fear into your heart. But now that these Asian invaders have established colonies in the US, the time has come for all of us to start worrying about them. The headlines concerning these bee-like insects are...
Jun 24, 2019 | stinging insects
Carpenter Bees Infestation: 8 Ways to Get Rid of Carpenter Bees While the bumblebee is infamous for its hostile nature and sting, carpenter bees are sedated by nature. Carpenter bees are similar regarding body shape and color to bumble bees. In contrast to the male...
Jun 24, 2019 | stinging insects
New Cancer Drug? The Brazilian Wasp Venom that Cures Cancer Polybia paulista is a wasp that is the latest addition to the growing list of pests found to help humankind in not so obvious ways. Researchers in the UK and Brazil have found that the venom produced by the...
Jun 24, 2019 | stinging insects
Interesting Facts About Cicada Killer Wasps: Are They Harmful to Humans? Although cicada killers look terrifying and are a threat to cicada bugs and sometimes other cicada killer wasps, they are usually harmless to people. If you see an insect resembling a huge bee...
Jun 24, 2019 | stinging insects
The Buzz about Bees in NYC While bees play a significant role as pollinators in the environment, we still don’t want them around our family members. Bee stings have often caused many people to rush to the hospital emergency. But, to get rid of these stinging pests, it...
Jun 24, 2019 | stinging insects
Hornets – How to Eliminate the Threat If you have been noticing hornets around your property, we wouldn’t recommend that you ignore that they are there. They can become extremely aggressive and sting. A hornet sting is very painful and for those who are allergic to...
