Blog Posts in the Category of: "Stinging Insects"

How To Stop Wasps From Taking Over

After a long work week, there's nothing better than relaxing on the deck, watching your family swim in the pool or play in the yard. It's been a long time coming, and now that the dog days of summer have arrived and the temperatures are soaring, it's time to enjoy the time until the white stuff starts falling from the sky. We're not the only ones taking advantage of the hot, humid days either;… Read More >

The Importance Of Honey Bees

Did you know that Aristotle was a beekeeper? So maybe we cannot say with 100% accuracy that he was but records indicate that at one point in his life he was in possession of a beehive and that he was so curious about it, he tried to build a window in it so that he could watch the inner workings. As you can well imagine he wasn’t successful in that particular endeavor but only because those… Read More >

Are Yellow Jackets Dangerous & Other FAQs

If it seems like yellow jackets are more of a problem right now around your Maine home, you’re right! Even Maine.gov agrees and notes that these wasps become a nuisance from August through October. We also touched on this and explained why in our blog post, Why Are Wasps So Active In August? but here’s a quick summary in case you missed it.  Larger wasp populations, depleting natural food… Read More >

Why Are Wasps So Active In August?

As the end of summer approaches, you might assume yellow jackets and wasp activity will calm down but unfortunately that is not the case. In fact, rather than slowing down wasps in Auburn, Portland, and throughout Maine will seemingly shift gears and start becoming even more of a nuisance at BBQs and other outdoor activities.  In today’s blog post, we’ll explain why this change in behavior… Read More >

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