What Attracts Wasps to Your Home?
Wasps are pesky insects that can be found in almost any part of the world. They are not only annoying, but can also pose a danger to people who are allergic to their stings. If you have noticed an increase in wasp activity around your home, it’s important to understand what might be attracting them. […]
Wasp Safety Tips
If you’ve ever been stung by a wasp, you know how painful and unpleasant it can be. Wasps are common insects that can be found in many outdoor spaces, from gardens to parks to campgrounds. To avoid getting stung, it’s important to take some precautions and know what to do if you encounter a wasp. […]
Bee & Wasp Control Tips! | T&C Pest Solutions
Seal cracks and crevices: Seal all visible cracks and crevices to keep these pests from moving indoors, and regularly inspect around the yard and along the perimeter of the house for nests. Keep food covered: During a picnic or cookout, cover all food when outside and be sure to keep tight fitting lids on trash […]
Which Is Worse – Paper Wasps Or Yellow Jackets?
While yellowjackets are a wasp species, when people say wasps colloquially, they refer to a specific species – the paper wasp. Let’s take a look at these two species and see which is worse to have in your backyard. Paper wasps Paper wasps have a very slender body with a thin waist and orange-tipped antennae. […]
Is That A Bee Or A Yellow Jacket?
It’s easy to confuse bees and Yellow Jackets. At a quick glance, they look very much alike, but knowing how to tell the two species apart can be useful when determining if you have an infestation on your property. If a bee is buzzing around your garden, odds are that it is just pollinating, but […]
How To Tell Bees And Wasps Apart
Sometimes it can be hard to tell bees and wasps apart. They both buzz, fly around, and are black with yellow stripes. However, once you know what to look for, it won’t take more than a fleeting glance to be able to identify the species. In this article, we’re going to go over the distinctions […]
The Effect Of Weather On Yellowjackets
Yellowjackets are one of the worst stinging insects that you can have on your property. Not only are they more aggressive than paper wasps, they also build their nests underground, which means that they can be triggered into a frenzy by a lawnmower or by someone stepping in the wrong area. They are also able […]
Why Wasps Build Nests
There are several insect species out there that live in colonies, with each member performing its role. Wasps can live in nests as well, and the species that we are most familiar with during infestations are social wasps. However, there are also wasps that are solitary, living on their own, in smaller nests. So what […]
Should You Attempt DIY Wasp Control?
Having a wasp infestation is never fun. They can be aggressive and they can ruin an entire summer if left unchecked. Naturally, homeowners will have questions about how to deal with an infestation. Should you attempt DIY? Should you call a professional to help you out? The answer is it depends. In general, you do […]
When are Paper Wasps Most Active?
Summers have heat, winters have snow, and fall and Spring has wasps. It’s not just you who deals with the increased wasp activity during the fall. They are even more aggressive than usual. Now, if you are worried about encountering wasps during the fall, we have got you covered. Here’s everything you should know about […]
