It’s night. Outside, clouds march over the face of a full moon. Leafless trees dot the stark landscape while a north wind moans through limbs and past walls. Suddenly, a series of scritching, scratching, noises capture your attention. It’s very apparent you are not alone! Sounds like the opening scene of a scary movie, right? […]
Here’s an amazing fact: there are more than 100,000 species of wasps. In general, wasps have little hair, bright colors and a very narrow waist. Most wasp species feature black and yellow color patterns. Because of this, people sometimes confuse them with bees. However, there are some key differences that can help you determine which […]
Yellowjackets are some of the most troublesome insects in existence. Sometimes called hornets, these short black-and-yellow (or sometimes white), pack a fiery sting that seems way out of proportion to their size. Females usually over-winter in protected outdoor locations; that means they’re looking for cold-weather shelter right now. They begin new colonies every spring. Colonies […]