SHOULD You Get Rid of Bees? This might seem like an odd question, but bees are far less dangerous than we’re taught and are vital to the environment. It might be a good idea to ask yourself a few important questions to discover if your bees really need to go or not. ...
Bee nest removal may seem easy, but a professional bee exterminator best assesses the severity of the problem. It is important to note that honey bees living in wall voids should not be sealed inside the wall cavity. While some homeowners may try to caulk exit holes on exterior walls, ...
Bee nest removal may seem easy, but a professional bee exterminator best assesses the severity of the problem. It is important to note that honey bees living in wall voids should not be sealed inside the wall cavity. While some homeowners may try to caulk exit holes on exterior walls, ...
Bees are an essential and indispensable part of the ecosystem; however, that does not mean you have to share your house with them. A beehive inside the property can be very inconvenient and pose serious threats to the inhabitants of the house. Identify the species before you begin the bee c...
As honey bees and bumble bees are beneficial pollinators, it may be wise to get a professional opinion before treating them with insecticides. If honey bees live inside the walls of your home and you exterminate them, the remaining honey in the wall could damage the structure and invite other...
How to Get Rid of Gnats in Your House The Best Mosquito Repellents Mariah Thomas Assistant Editor Mariah Thomas (she/her) is an assistant editor forGood Housekeeping, where she covers home and lifestyle content. Mariah has more than four years of editorial experience, having written for TLC,...
Avoid the temptation to use pesticides inside the home. They may eliminate a few visible ants, but the queen ant (sheltered inside the wall) will quickly make more work ants to replace them. Also, pesticides are chemicals that also kill helpful insects, such as bees and predatory insects. ...
More on how to get rid of alligators. Top of page Beaver Biology: The beaver is the largest rodent found in North America. Adults can weigh up to 65 pounds and measure from 24 to 36 inches, plus a tail of 12 to 18 inches. With its webbed hind feet, waterproof fur, and unique ...
Honeysuckle thripsare active in the summer and often turn the leaves silvery-brown, particularly where the plant is growing in a warm sheltered place such as against a wall. Thrips control and treatment Here are a few suggestions for thrips control, ranging from cultural and biological to chemic...
I bought a “Smoker” that I use for my honey bee ives and now I use a second one just for these tunneling vermin who like to eat the roots of flowers, bulbs, vegetables, etc. Instead of buying leaves or straw which is fine for the bees, I burn small wooden kindling from the wood...