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 cloudy day...
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...
Jun 13, 2019 | Bees, Blog, Hornets
Did You Know Hornets Like To Eat Honey Bees Hornets Eat Honey Bees – Did you know hornets like to eat honey bees and are actually a breed of social wasps that live in highly organized colonies, known to have a rich diet of sugar & protein. Hornets prefer...
Jan 24, 2019 | Bees, Blog
Pest Control and Bees at U.S. Pest Protection – Have you ever looked at your fruits and vegetables while dining and thought about the importance of bees? Most people haven’t, but bees and other pollinators are very important for our food supply. ...
