You’re relaxing outside with a meal when an uninvited guest starts buzzing around your food. You shoo it away, but before long, another yellow and black insect shows up looking for a bite. Sound familiar? As summer winds down, wasps and other stinging insects become much more noticeable around backyards, patios, parks, and outdoor gatherings. […]
Have you noticed more flies around your home as temperatures begin to climb? You’re not alone. Summer provides many of the conditions flies need to thrive. Warm weather, higher humidity levels, seasonal rainfall, and increased outdoor activity all contribute to greater fly activity throughout Indiana and surrounding areas. Whether they’re attracted to outdoor dining spaces, […]
There are many different types of bees and wasps buzzing around lately. Let’s take a closer look at what makes them seem so aggressive, the harm they can actually cause to your kids and pets, and what you can do to keep them away from your home. What You Need to Know About Bees and […]
If you’ve ever planted citronella or put up a bat house hoping to keep mosquitoes at bay, you’re not alone. Many of us try natural, family-friendly tips—but unfortunately, a lot of them don’t deliver real results. How to Get Your Yard Ready for Mosquito Season — Without Harming Butterflies, Kids, or Pets Whether you’re a […]
The season of bees and wasps is upon us. Although some species are a nuisance to us, insects like wasps, bees, and ants have a very special place in our ecosystem. Stinging insects pollinate plants, keep the food chain functioning, and act as decomposers in our environment. Did you know that one third of all […]