You’ve seen one or two wasps. Before you freak out and gear up to go destroy the nest, make sure the problem is serious. They may be passing through, or their nest may be too far to bother you on a regular basis. Make sure by checking on the signs that you have a wasp infestation!
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As Wasps Emerge
If you happen to see one or two lone wasps inside the house this spring, don’t be alarmed; it’s probably just an overwintering queen that has become trapped indoors. Cold temperatures kill paper wasp colonies each winter, but before they are eliminated, the colonies produce male wasps to mate... more
Wasps Build Rainbow Nests
Wasps. Few people like them. Mainly because they’re not very friendly. But not all wasps are aggressive. Some of them are gentle. Take a look at these psychedelic nests.
They’re the product of an experiment conducted by Mattia Menchetti, a biology student at the University of Florence. He... more
Insect Superstitions
There are plenty of strange superstitions about insects all over the world, and here are a few of the strangest.
Did you know it’s a tradition in Central Europe that a bride has to walk past a beehive while going down the aisle, and if the bee stings her, it means her husband won’t be faithful.... more
Bug Tip Tuesday – Wasp Traps
Enjoy the back yard again by trapping wasps in a container with vinegar, salt and sugar. By placing containers of this mixture around your yard, the wasps will be attracted to the sugar and killed by the salt and... more
Stinging Insects
Honey bees are often confused with aggressive stinging insects like yellow jackets and wasps. Bees and other pollinators support the environment in a vital way. A1 Exterminators can protect you against stinging insect and protects bees for our... more
Don’t Get Stung By Summer’s Stingers
As the official start of the summer season is well on its way A1 Exterminators aims to help protect the public from harmful stinging insects like wasps, yellow jackets and hornets that could be buzzing and nesting nearby.
“While summer is an especially ideal time for fun, relaxing activities in... more
Yellow Jacket Season
Yellow jackets, or hornets, are the slim yellow and black striped bees that are a type of wasp and can sting repeatedly.
They can build homes, which are usually not completely visible, a couple inches inside a structure. The yellow jackets will be visible going in and out, and may be audible as... more