I'm located outside of Hudson, NY. My house was built in the 70's and we have lived here for 4 years. When I moved in the basement was finished, Hurricane Irene changed that. We got flooded, a significant portion of the foundation cracked and began to collapse. We had mold everywher...
I did. I had tried to avoid it, but when the bees had decided to take up residence near the front door of my house, just under the siding, I knew that I could not avoid it anymore, especially since it wasn't just something I could avoid by using the back door into the house, b...
Also, put up a bee house nearby to give the bees a safe, non-destructive place to nest. Step 4 - Eliminating Carpenter Bees Without Insecticide When the carpenter bees return at night, seal them in their nests. Again, use caulk or a wood dowel. Carpenter bees will not try to bore ...
Most native bees prefer afternoon shade, but too much shade could attract hole-nesting wasps. Solitary wasps are generally considered beneficial predators in a garden, as they attack pests likecaterpillars, grubs, andaphids. However, they may also prey on the bee pupae in your bee house. 5. ...
It’s easier for you to inspect your hive in the middle of the day when most bees are out foraging but you may have to compromise or be flexible as and when your neighbours are out. We now live in a house with a garden that is overlooked by seven different sets of neighbours, with...
1https://www.moreaulab.entomology.cornell.edu/ants-in-your-house/ 2National Geographic More reading: Insects in your yard: mayflies Explore an insect-friendly yard Why you should create a backyard wildlife habitat
honestly, I can’t tell one from the other. During my search for bees, however, I do run into things that capture my imagination, and I will often snap a photo. For example, right now I have mini frogs—chartreuse, tangerine, and saffron—stuck to the siding of my house. Weirdest th...
they also will nest in the wall of a house, in soffits, under decks, in shurbs, fences, around a chimney, barbecue or water meter. In a wall, they may excreet water to soften and remove sheetrock to expand their colony, even entering a home. Though they can be frightening, they se...
(or house or whatever). And if you use the Beequick you may even get the queen to come out. If you do, catch her with a hair clip queen catcher and put her in a box and let the bees move into the box. Since the cone is still on the entrance they can't get back in the ...
In order to avoid carpenter bees from attacking your house altogether, you might consider installing vinyl sidings in your home. Vinyl being non-wooden cannot be attacked by wood bees. You can also use aluminum siding – even though these options are more expensive than wood, they will save ...