Your attic is one area of your home that sees little to no traffic, activity or light. You might use the space as storage or you might never go up there at all, but regardless, it is typically a minimally used area of the home. Because of this, homeowners are…
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It is summer! We look forward to this beautiful, rejuvenating season all year. It means vacations, a break from school, outdoor play, and beautiful, bright sunshine for 3 months if we are lucky. But there is one drawback to summertime – pests. It is a fact that pests afflict homeowners…
Wasp season is coming as August approaches. If you see wasps flying around, it’s time to call in the professionals, check out the video below.
Have you ever wondered why wasps attack? Sometimes there can be a sizable colony, and they won’t do anything to you even if you wander past their nest. Other times, it seems like they are out for vengeance and are taking all their rage out on your unsuspecting skin. Your…
Spring and Summer bring all sorts of happy and lovely things like flowers, sunshine, and warm days spent outside. With all the nice weather brings something not so pleasant…an abundance of insects out to bother you. One particular insect that is towards the top of the “Most Loathed Insects” list…
When you’re outside in your yard and hear a buzzing and see a stinger, it’s easy to classify anything with those two traits as a bee. These poor bees are often sorely misjudged. Mistaking an aggressive wasp with a peaceful honey bee is akin to mixing up a gorilla with…
Salem, Oregon is nicknamed “Cherry City” because of its strong agricultural influence and impact on the cherry growing industry. Those with any kind of fruit trees, cherry trees included, know that wasps love feasting on delicious, sweet fruit. This can pose quite a problem for you if you have any…
Ouch! What stung me? It’s not the easiest question for a parent to answer. From wasps to hornets, there are a lot of insects just waiting to unleash a stinger. Telling them apart can be important, as you look for remedies for stings and infestations. Each type has subtle differences…