We all know the expression "busy as a bee" - but did you ever wonder what an average day is like for a worker honey bee? What you may not know is that the bee's age has a lot to do with what jobs it … [Read more...]
EEE Virus – The What, Who, & How
What is the EEE virus? Eastern Equine Encephalitis (commonly called EEE) is a rare but life-threatening disease spread by infected mosquitoes. In 2019, the United States experienced an uptick in … [Read more...]
Celebrate National Pollinator Week 2024
Sometimes we are so preoccupied with eliminating pest insects, ticks, and other undesirable wildlife that we often forget we need some species. Pollinators are undeniably essential, and here is how … [Read more...]
How to Stay Bug Free This Summer
We love the warm weather as much as you do, but with the sunshine and spring sun comes something a bit less pleasant… biting insects. Here’s some tips on how to stay bug free this summer so you can … [Read more...]
National Save a Spider Day
“If you want to live and thrive, let a spider run alive.” - Unknown National Save a Spider Day is March 14 each year. Here are some reasons to celebrate this unusual day. Spiders Kill Pest … [Read more...]
Watching the Monarch Migration (& Dragonfly Migration!)
When the weather turns chillier it is tempting to jump aboard a plane and head south. Insects like the Monarch butterfly have built-in wings and do just that. Dragonflies, too, are known to migrate. … [Read more...]