What Are Yellow Jackets?

Yellow jackets are often mistaken for bees, but they're actually a type of wasp. These black-and-yellow insects are known for their aggressive behavior when threatened and their painful stings. Unlike bees, yellow jackets can sting multiple times without dying. They’re most active during the late summer and early fall.

Yellow jackets live in colonies with thousands of members, including a queen, workers, and males. Their nests can be found underground, in walls, or in trees. They play a role in nature by feeding on other insects, helping with pest control.

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Incredible EGG to BEE Transformation Time-Lapse!

Have you ever wondered how honey bees are born from eggs? This bee hatching time lapse shows every stage of a bee's life. The life of every bee begins in an egg. This develops into a larva, a pupa, and then a fully formed bee. For the queen, drone, and worker bee, the completion of each stage takes different amounts of time. After hatching, the bees feed on royal jelly, pollen, and honey. For this time-lapse, the bees were raised in an artificial beehive and then released.

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Why Do Ants Love Your Picnic?

Ever wonder why ants always crash your picnic? It’s not because they’re rude—it’s because they smell food from far away!

Ants have super sniffers (on their antennae) and can find crumbs in seconds. They also leave a scent trail so other ants can follow them straight to your sandwich.

Here’s a fun tip: After a snack outside, wipe down the area and pack up your food quickly. Fewer crumbs = fewer ants!

If ants start showing up inside your house, that’s when it’s time to call the pros. We’ll help keep your home crumb-free and ant-free—all year round.

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Meet the Bug Squad!

Not all bugs are bad! In fact, some insects are helpful heroes in your backyard. Let’s meet a few members of the Bug Squad:

• Ladybugs: These tiny red warriors love to eat aphids (plant pests). Gardeners love them!
• Bees: Buzz buzz! They help flowers and fruits grow by spreading pollen.
• Spiders: They may look spooky, but they catch flies and mosquitoes in their webs!

Of course, some pests—like termites, roaches, and bed bugs—don’t play nice. That’s where we come in!

We help keep the bad bugs out while letting the good ones do their thing.

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1.4 billion insects per person: Let’s take a look at them, up close!

Earth is “the planet of the Insects” as it’s been estimated for every one of us, there are 1.4 billion of them. Today's wildlife documentary ventures into the insects world, an intriguing and impressive realm where extreme strength, endurance and agility come with the territory and the weird and the wonderful is a common encounter. Take off and fly with these winged creatures and discover what makes them buzz.

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How to Mouse-Proof Your Home This Fall

As temperatures drop, mice look for cozy spots—and your home is the perfect target.

Here are a few easy steps to make your home less inviting:

• Seal cracks and gaps around windows, doors, and foundations
• Keep food stored in airtight containers
• Clean up crumbs and spills quickly
• Check for gaps under garage doors or around utility lines

A little prevention now can save you from big problems later. Think of it as fall maintenance—just like changing your filters or cleaning your gutters.

Want help securing your home? We’re just a call away.

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Why DIY Mouse Control Often Fails

Snap traps, bait stations, and store-bought repellents might offer short-term relief—but mice are clever.

They often avoid traps, find new entry points, or even build nests in hard-to-reach spots like wall voids and attic insulation. And unless you identify and seal every possible entryway, they’ll keep coming back.

Professional pest control doesn’t just remove mice—it prevents their return. We know where to look, how to block access, and how to stop infestations at the source.

DIY isn’t always enough. Let’s make your home truly mouse-proof.

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