Aug 11, 2021 | Bees, Blog, Butterflies, Flies, Moths, Wasps
What is Pollination – Pollination is a key part in the survival of all living things on the planet. Most living creatures on the planet require a male and female of their species to reproduce. While you may be familiar with the methods of reproduction in...
Aug 3, 2021 | Bees, Blog, Carpenter Bees
What is a carpenter bee –Â Carpenter bees are a unique type of bee, unlike your traditional honeybee. While they may look like a bumblebee, they have quite a few characteristics that separate them from their fuzzy cousins. Carpenter bees get their name from the...
Jul 27, 2021 | Bees, Blog, Crane Fly, Fireflies, Flies, Lightning Bug, Moths, Wasps, Yellow Jackets
What are pollinators – A pollinator is anything that helps carry pollen from the male part of the flower, the stamen, to the female part of the same or another flower, the stigma. Therefore, the movement of pollen must occur for the plant to become fertilized...
May 10, 2021 | Bees, Blog, Hornets, Wasps
Insect Sting Index – When it comes to spending time in the great outdoors, getting stung by an insect usually isn’t on your to-do list. From bees and wasps to fire ants and mosquitoes, stinging insects have a knack for turning a serene soak in the sun into a...
Jun 20, 2019 | Bees, Carpenter Bees
Carpenter Bees First of all, in the spring of the year you may notice what looks like bumble bees flying around your homes eaves and soffits. You may also see them flying around wood fences and wood frame windows. There is a good chance you have carpenter bees instead...
Jun 18, 2019 | Bees, Blog, Tennessee Honey Festival
Pollinator Week Proclamation In Tennessee Pollinators are essential to humanity! U.S. Pest President, Erica Brister, has been claiming this for years. It is the exact reason the Tennessee Honey Festival was created, to raise awareness of the importance of pollinators...
