Stinging Insects
Every field note filed under Stinging Insects, newest first.
Large Ground Burrowing Wasps
July and August create an invitation for Cicada Killers, otherwise known as "Sand Hornets," to emerge from their ground nests. The term hornet is not used properly because the cicada killer is not a...
Read moreThe Most Aggressive Stinging Insect Pest in Indiana
Although one might reasonably believe that the most aggressive stinging insect pest in Indiana may be based on size, the opposite may be true. Two of the largest stinging insect pests in Indiana are...
Read moreCarpenter Bees are Emerging- Its Spring!
Late April and May ushers in the emergence of carpenter bees. By first glance the carpenter bee looks very much like a bumble bee with a couple major differences. One being that on a carpenter...
Read moreHoneybees in our World
As pest control specialists we truly believe that the main purpose for pest services is to maintain public safety and protect property. Along with these goals in mind it is also important to be in...
Read moreWhat Attracts Stinging Pests and How to Keep Them Away
Stinging pests can quickly ruin your time outdoors. Whether you're gardening, having a barbecue, or just enjoying fresh air, these pests seem to show up at the worst time. Many people wonder why they...
Read moreWasps in Wintertime
I am sure that many readers have experienced the disturbing experience of seeing a wasp in the dead of winter in some of the most unexpected places. Perhaps you have seen one on a curtain...
Read moreHoverflies vs. Sweat Bees
Many people confuse hover flies with sweat bees, but a hoverfly cannot sting. It has no stinger! A hoverfly mimics stinging insect pests like wasps by having yellow and black coloration. Now why...
Read moreGerman Yellow Jacket
In preparing for summertime and outdoor activities, it is wise to consider and prepare for those insects that can put a damper on outdoor fun. The German yellow jacket is one of the most serious...
Read moreOur Friend the European Honeybee
Honeybees are very likely the most valuable insect known to man. It is the only insect that can claim the title of being the world's most prolific pollinator and provider of a valuable human food...
Read moreCarpenter Bees
Carpenter bees are certainly a nuisance to anyone who is trying to relax on their deck or who is unlucky enough to be parked in a garage on a warm Spring Day when these darting...
Read moreCicada Killers- Masters of Intimidation
Cicada killers are wasps that use mimicry to protect themselves from humans and other would-be predators. The yellow and black markings resemble yellow jacket wasps that are social wasps with a...
Read moreTo Bee or Not to Bee
Carpenter Bees emerge in the Spring and closely resemble bumble bees with a couple of major differences. Male carpenter bees do not possess the ability to sting because they don't have a stinger....
Read moreReading About It Is Step One
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