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Yellow jacket Habitats

Posted on September 7, 2021
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Yellow jackets are found worldwide, and there are about 16 species that reside in the U.S. They are social insects that have annual colonies; only the queen lives through winter to start a new colony in the spring. Depending on the species, the queen will pick either an underground or aerial site... more
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What is a cockroach allergy?

Posted on September 6, 2021
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Just like cats, dogs, or pollen, cockroaches can cause allergies. Enzymes in proteins found in cockroaches are thought to cause allergic reactions in humans. These proteins are found in the saliva and excrement of cockroaches. They can easily spread through homes, much like dust. Statistics... more
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Happy Labor Day

Posted on September 6, 2021
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Happy Labor Day from all of us at A1... more
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Appearance of Yellow Jackets

Posted on September 3, 2021
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Not surprisingly, yellow jackets get their common name from their typical black and yellow color pattern banded across their abdomens. They are primarily flying insects, similar to bees, but are more noticeably segmented with a very small ‘waist.’ While most species are yellow and black, some... more
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Do carpenter ants bite?

Posted on September 2, 2021
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Carpenter ants can bite you, but it’s not common. They will likely do it in self-defense. These bites aren’t dangerous to your health. Carpenter ant bite symptoms Carpenter ant bites aren’t serious and don’t appear as a distinct bug bite or sting. You may notice a bite if you’ve... more
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Are houseflies harmful?

Posted on August 31, 2021
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In many cases, housefly infestations are often just a nuisance. However, houseflies can also carry viruses and bacteria that can spread when they bite. Diseases house flies might carry include: food poisoning cholera coli typhoid fever dysentery tuberculosis eye infections ... more
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When Yellow Jackets attack

Posted on August 30, 2021
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Yellow jackets are normally very slow to sting, but they are also very territorial. If the entrance to their nest is approached, they will become very aggressive. They can sting multiple times, and their stings can be very painful. People who are allergic to their venom could have a severe... more
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Bald-Faced Hornets Prevention

Posted on August 27, 2021
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How to Get Rid of Bald-Faced Hornets If you find a bald-faced hornet nest on your home or property, do not attempt to remove it on your own as this can aggravate the colony and cause the hornets to sting. Contact a licensed pest control professional about proper hornet removal to avoid the risk... more
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What yellow jackets eat

Posted on August 26, 2021
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Like many other flying insects, adult yellow jackets feed on sugary substances such as flower nectar, fruit, and the occasional soda when they find an open can. What makes yellow jackets unique is that they consume protein in their larval stage. Workers bring insects and other types of meat back to... more
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Control Mosquitoes Inside Your Home

Posted on August 24, 2021
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Keep Mosquitoes Out To keep mosquitoes outside of your home, you can: Install or repair and use window and door screens. Close doors, including garage doors. Do not leave doors propped open. Use air conditioning when possible. Control Mosquitoes Inside Your Home Mosquitoes rest... more
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