by Planet Friendly Pest Control | Jul 29, 2024 | Wasps, Hornets & Bees, Yellow Jackets
Yellow jackets are a common nuisance for homeowners, particularly in regions like Southern Maryland and Northern Virginia. These aggressive wasps can pose significant risks to both property and personal safety. Recognizing when to call for professional help is crucial...
by Planet Friendly Pest Control | Jul 13, 2021 | Wasps, Hornets & Bees
Both Southern Maryland and Northern Virginia are home to the Eastern yellow jacket, one of the most aggressive stinging insects to be found in the Mid-Atlantic. In the late summer and early fall, yellow jackets are at their most temperamental in our humid climate. In...
by Planet Friendly Pest Control | Mar 12, 2020 | Wasps, Hornets & Bees
Can a Carpenter Bee Damage Your Home? 3 Facts You Need to Know Have you seen big bees hovering near your home? Do you have piles of sawdust in places you haven’t drilled holes? You might have an infestation of carpenter bees. They are native to Maryland and...
by Planet Friendly Pest Control | Feb 12, 2020 | Wasps, Hornets & Bees
Apiphobia and Spheksophobia, or the fears of bees and wasps, respectively, are both among the top 100 fears in the world. Fear of ants and other insects are also included. What do bees, wasps ants, and other insects have in common? Many of them sting, and nobody wants...
by Planet Friendly Pest Control | Feb 6, 2020 | Wasps, Hornets & Bees
What Every Homeowner Should Know About Paper Wasps You're trimming your bushes when a wasp flies out and scares you. You manage to get away from it but now you've got to decide what you're going to do about the nest. The first thing you should do is see if there are...
