Category: Bees & Wasps
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As Spring Approaches, So Will Carpenter Bees
Carpenter bees are interesting creatures. They are often mistaken for bumble bees as they look similar to bumbles in size and coloring. Carpenter bees however are a very different type of bee. Carpenter bees are large black and yellow colored bees. The male bees are commonly seen hovering around their nesting sites which are typically…
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Bugs I Love To Love Part 2 Of 2
Continuing from Friday… Bumble Bees – These non-aggressive bees make their nest in my garden area every summer, but do not bother my family while spending time outdoors. They are typically interested in visiting flowers. They go about their business each day and even seem to appreciate the attention I give to my garden. Bumble…
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Need Help For Wasps In Monmouth County, New Jersey?
There are many different types of wasps. Wasps are considered to be beneficial insects as they prey upon many other types of insects that destroy plants around homes and in agricultural areas. Due to their painful and life-threatening sting, they are also considered to be a pest when their nest threatens human territories. Most wasps…
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Beware Of The Brown Recluse Spider In New Jersey Part 2 Of 2
Continuing from Monday… The Brown Recluse is about 9 millimeters in length. It has a violin-shaped marking that extends from the neck to the abdomen. This spider has fine hairs on it legs. The most interesting feature of the Brown Recluse Spider is their eyes. Unlike most spiders which have eight eyes, the Brown Recluse…
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Do You Know What Is Buzzing In Your Garden?
When you are outside working in the garden or mowing the lawn and you suddenly have something buzzing at your face or ear, the natural reaction is to swat it away for fear that it will deliver a painful sting. Many buzzing insects do indeed sting, but most of the time you will become under…
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Carpenter Bees Vs. Bumble Bees
Pest control professionals in Ocean County, NJ often receive calls from customers reporting the presence of large carpenter bees on their property. Upon inspection, it is often discovered that carpenter bees are not the trouble causing pests after all. Often times carpenter bees are confused with bumble bees, which is not surprising because they do…