Bee, Wasp, or Hornet? Which One is it?
The end of summer quickly approaches, and it comes with a whole range of angry, aggressive, stinging insects. When contending …
Why are Stinging Insects More Aggressive in Late Summer/Early Fall?
The dog days of Summer are upon us. Especially in Western Massachusetts and Northern Connecticut, in cities and towns like …
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How to Remove a Hornet Nest
It’s been one of the hottest, driest summers in Northern Connecticut and Western Massachusetts, with residents in Enfield CT, Springfield, …
How to Avoid Wasp Encounters and Nasty Stings
A wasp sting is potentially one of the worst parts of summer. Here in Western Massachusetts and Northern Connecticut, we …
Pest Alert: Bees with Ground Nests—What to look for…
When you think of bees’ nests, the immediate imagery is that of a paper-like mass hanging from a tree or …
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Stinging Insect Facts
It’s bee season in Western Massachusetts and Northern Connecticut. Bees—and wasps—perform a vital service to local ecosystems: pollination. Unfortunately, bees …
Carpenter Bees Damage Wood: Here’s How
The Buzz on Carpenter Bees When many people think of bees, they think of bumblebees, beehives, painful stings, and honey. …
Pests Cause Springtime Allergies: Which Ones?
Insects Might Be Exacerbating That Runny Nose While the bloom of springtime might be easy on the eyes, it isn’t …
Home Remedies for Bee Stings
How to Treat a Bee Sting at Home So you were outside minding your own business, when all of a …
Are Bee Stings More Likely in the Fall?
Here’s Why Wasps are Worse in the Fall It’s time again for many New Englanders’ favorite season: fall! Fall in …