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 …
Bees and Wasps 101: Identifying Stinging Insects
What Could it Bee? Stinging insects such as bees, wasps, hornets and yellow jackets are common across Western Massachusetts and …
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What Are Cicada Killer Wasps?
And, What You Should Do If You See One It’s bee and wasp season in Western Massachusetts and Northern Connecticut, …
Avoid Getting Stung During Bee Season
Bee on the Lookout Heads up, it’s bee season! We are almost at the end of summer in Western Massachusetts …