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We promise you aren't imagining things — yellow jackets really do get meaner as summer winds down. By late summer, colonies have reached their largest size, their usual food supply starts running short, and workers shift from hunting insects to scavenging sugary human food.
Learn how to identify the differences between yellow jackets and bald-faced hornets, including their appearance, size, nesting habits, behavior, and seasonal activity in Western New York.
Learn how to tell the difference between a beehive and a wasp nest by comparing their materials, locations, appearance, occupants, sting behavior, and potential risks. This guide also explains when Western New York homeowners should contact a beekeeper or a pest control professional.
As temperatures begin to rise and the ground thaws, spring signals more than just blooming flowers—it marks the start of peak pest activity. After months of dormancy, many insects and pests become active again, searching for food, water, and places to reproduce.
As winter fades and temperatures begin to rise, many homeowners in Western New York start noticing a familiar problem—ants. These tiny pests seem to appear out of nowhere, invading kitchens, bathrooms, and even outdoor spaces. But when exactly do ants come out in Western New York, and why does spring trigger their activity?
If you’ve ever been relaxing in your backyard and suddenly found yourself dodging a few aggressive buzzing visitors, there’s a good chance you’ve met a yellow jacket. In and around Western New York, these wasps are especially active from late summer into early fall — just when we’re trying to enjoy those last warm days before the kids and teachers head back to class!
Mosquitoes are a common nuisance in Tonawanda, especially during the warm summer months. These pesky insects can not only cause itchy and irritating bites but also transmit diseases such as West Nile virus and Zika.
When it comes to stinging insects, it can be easy to confuse wasps, bees, and hornets. However, each of these creatures has unique characteristics that set them apart.
Mosquitoes are a common nuisance in many parts of the world, but in Tonawanda, NY, they can be particularly pesky due to the abundance of breeding grounds in the area.
Wasps are one pest that people question the actual purpose of. Don't let an infestation happen, but learn more about these interesting stinging insects.
There are 3 major bees that we deal with in the Western New York region. The carpenter bee, the bumble bee, and the honey bee are all insects we have come in contact with weather we are aware of it or not.
The weather has been wonderful outside. The birds are chirping, the bees are buzzing, and while you are trying to enjoy the outdoor air, the wasps are driving you crazy. So much for a peaceful summer day.
