The Structural Wood Sources On Residential Properties That Are Most Vulnerable To Carpenter Bee Infestations
The Xylocopa genus is comprised of hundreds of bee species, most of which excavate wood for nesting purposes. Female Xylocopa bees use their strong mandibles to excavate nesting tunnels within natural sources of dead wood, like tree stumps, logs, and fallen branches. A few Xylocopa species have become accustomed to nesting within structural wood, cosmetic […]
Larder Beetle Pests Are Frequently Found In Upstate New York Homes Where They Often Inflict Property Damage
Several beetles belonging to the Dermestidae family are destructive indoor pests. These beetle pests are sometimes referred to collectively as “skin beetles” due to their habit of feeding on valued indoor items made from animal skins, including leather. The specific indoor items most commonly damaged by dermestid beetles varies somewhat by species, but nearly all […]
The European Hornet
Several wasp species can be found in New York state, including eastern Yellow Jackets, German Yellow Jackets, common Yellow Jackets, the bald-faced hornet and the European hornet. The bald-faced hornet is actually a type of Yellow Jacket, and the European hornet (Vespa crabro) is the only type of true hornet in the state of New […]
Half The Ticks In Upstate New York Yards Are Likely Carrying Lyme Disease
It is well known to just about everyone in the United States that the northeast is the most tick-abundant region in the country, but even upstate New York residents may not realize just how serious the tick problem is within residential areas of the state. At the moment, New York is home to the second […]
How Are Social Spiders Different From Social Insects?
We are all familiar with social insects like bees, ants, wasps and termites, but what about social spiders? The concept of a “social spider species” may seem like a contradiction, as spiders are well known for being solitary arthropods that demonstrate nothing in common with a typical social insect. For instance, social insects live within […]
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