When we hear a buzzing sound outside, we instantly think of them; bees and wasps! Although summer is the peak season for these little critters to flock, it’s important to know how to spot their differences all year round. But what are the differences between wasps and bees? As they buzz by you, they seem to look the same and … Read More
The Winter Critters to Beware This Winter in Las Vegas [infographic]
The cold weather keeps us indoors in our cozy homes, and we hate to be outside. Well, humans aren’t the only ones who dread the freezing temperatures. There are insects and animals who come out in the winter in Las Vegas and become more significant pests than a chilly night without a blanket. Beware of these critters who want to … Read More
Why You Don’t Want Africanized Bees in Your Yard
We all know that we should take care of bees. We are often told that we should help out a tired bee whenever we see them on our property, favoring them with a little sugar water so that they can get on their way and start pollinating our plants once more. We all know that bees are an integral part … Read More
What to Do If a Bee Stings Your Toddler
As a parent, dealing with a bee sting on a young child can be a scary prospect. However, knowing how to handle the situation in advance will give you the best chance of minimizing the damage and keeping your child before getting things back to normality. Here are some tips to handle a toddler bee sting. What to Do If … Read More
Bee of the Month: Long-horned Bees
We have all gotten used to the average look of a bee—round fliers with black and yellow stripes. But this bee type has an extra long feature distinguishing them from the rest of the hive. The long-horned bee is unique with their added antennas to the bodies. These little buzzers put their additions to good use when it comes to … Read More
How to Involve Your Kids in Your Home Gardening
Many children are fascinated with watching plants grow and tending to them to help with the growth. Gardening with kids could be as educational as it is fun, and there are many lessons they can learn from placing a seed in the ground. Children feel a sense of success when they start seeing the first sprout pop from the soil … Read More
Bees to the Mound: Bee Hive Takes over Dugout at Baseball Game
Baseball is a staple of summertime, and everyone wants to spend their day watching this sport, including some buzzing insects. At a game in Corpus Christi, TX, they discovered beehive in baseball dugout who had invaded to watch the game. They took over the space to let players know they are ready to take the mound for a home run. … Read More
Bee of the Month: Squash Bees
Summer is the crucial period to plant your pumpkins and squash for the upcoming fall season. By the time the more cooling season arrives, you have a lush bounty of these vegetables to decorate your home with or make recipes for the upcoming holidays. The little helpers you need by your side for a bountiful harvest are the squash bees, … Read More
3 Preventative Steps to Take To Avoid an Africanized Beehive
With summer in full force, it is the prime time for a swarm of Africanized honey bees, and it is critical to avoid a hive of this aggressive bee type. Preventative care against Africanized bees in the season for these little buzzers helps you prevent an incident from occurring in your home. The aggression of these bees makes them dangerous … Read More
The Importance of Bees for Your Vegetable Garden
Many people believe bees flying near your new vegetable garden is a bad thing—this couldn’t be further from the truth. Bee pollination for your vegetables leads to the success of a good harvest. If bees don’t pollinate your pumpkin flower, it might not begin the growing process for your crop, and you won’t have a jack o’ lantern for your … Read More