Allison Pest Control

Category: Bees & Wasps

  • Carpenter Bees Start Buzzing in April in New Jersey

    Spring’s warm weather and blooming flowers bring all kinds of insects out of the woodwork. When it comes to carpenter bees, this isn’t just a figure of speech. These bees make their nests in trees and the wooden frames of houses. Signs of Carpenter Bee Infestations The easiest way to tell if you might have…

  • Three Things You May Not Have Known About NJ Carpenter Bees

    After a harsh winter, spring is here. With warmer temperatures and sunshine come blossoming trees, blooming flowers, and pests of all kinds coming out of hibernation. One that you might see this spring is the carpenter bee. While there are many things you can learn about this bee, there are three things you may not have known about carpenter…

  • Five Interesting Facts about Mud Dauber Wasps

    It’s not hard to figure out how mud dauber wasps got their name … they build their tube-shaped nests out of mud. What else should you know about this bug? They’re loners. Mud dauber wasps live a solitary life as opposed to other flying pests that build colonies in your home or yard. They’re active…

  • Bee Sting Care – Quick First Aid

    Bees and wasps are common summer visitors around your gardens and flower beds. You could inadvertently get stung while working outside as bees busily collect nectar or pollen. Wasps, such as yellow jackets and hornets, are more aggressive and will sting repeatedly with the slightest challenge. If you or a family member do get stung, take quick action with these first…

  • Honey Bee Infestation is Not a Sweet Deal

      Honey bees are a valued part of the food chain, but they can cause a serious problem if they take up residence in the walls or attic of your home. Their nests can last for years without treatment, as one couple recently discovered. They just concluded a three-year battle with honey bee infestation in their…

  • Five Fun Facts About Carpenter Bees

    Often mistaken for large bumblebees, despite their similar size and docile nature, carpenter bees are very unique: 1. The women pack more punch. Distinguished from the solid black head of females, males lack stingers and can be identified by white or yellow patches. Both can be aggressive when defending nests and unnerve passersby unable to…