Bees and wasps are often confused at first glance, but they're very different insects. Understanding those differences helps you respond to stinging insects around your home, garden, or business. Bees play a vital role in pollination. Wasps are predators and scavengers. Both can sting, but … Read more about Bees vs Wasps
Don’t Get Stung by Summer’s Stingers
Summer is here, and with summer comes a lot of bugs, like hornets and yellow jackets. According to the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), stinging insects send more than 500,000 people to the emergency room annually. We want to keep you and your family away from the hospital this summer, … Read more about Don’t Get Stung by Summer’s Stingers
Swarm of Bees Flying – Fight or Flight?
When you see a swarm of bees, the tendency for most of us is to be afraid and call a trustworthy pest control company to come and get rid of them...read on to consider how that may not be the best course of action. What is a Honey Bee swarm? A Honey Bee swarm is several hundreds of bees … Read more about Swarm of Bees Flying – Fight or Flight?
What’s the Buzz in Greenville South Carolina?
Rooftop Honey Bee Hive Walking through the new Village of West Greenville in South Carolina, you may notice beautiful flowering plants along the side walks. These have been pollinated in part by honey bees that reside on the roof of locally owned restaurant Golden Brown & Delicious. Fox … Read more about What’s the Buzz in Greenville South Carolina?
Why should the pest industry care about pollinators?
Not all bees are bad bees, and honey bees are essential to pollination! The bugs that spread pollen from one part of the plant to the other are known as "pollinators." Pollinators can include bugs, animals and even the wind! Most people think of honey bees, and we've partnered with the National Pest … Read more about Why should the pest industry care about pollinators?