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Summary: What’s the difference between wasps, hornets and bees? Hornets – A hornet is a large type of wasp known for its size and aggressive nature. Wasps – Wasps have sleek and smooth bodies with flashy black and yellow stripes. The most common Canadian wasps include hornets, yellow jackets, mud daubers and paper wasps. Bees […]
For many homeowners, the sight of sawdust piles in their homes can cause a lot of anxiety and bring up fears of detrimental termite damage. However, termites are not the only pest that leaves sawdust-like piles behind. For Canadians, the major culprits are termites, carpenter ants, carpenter bees and powder post beetles. To properly treat […]
You may think you know, but do you really understand what key factors differentiate the flying insects? What makes a bee a bee, or a wasp a wasp? If your seven-year-old nephew asked you what’s the difference between these pesky flying insects, would you be able to confidently explain what’s what and look really awesome […]
There is nothing worse than trying to enjoy a beautiful afternoon in the backyard, just to be taken out of your rest and relaxation to swat away buzzing wasps. The problem is, you can’t have summer without having wasps, so to a certain extent you’ll have to learn to live with them. However, you don’t […]
The world’s biggest bee, huh? If you’re staring at the title of this blog post and are quivering in your boots, we don’t blame you. The sheer thought of a gigantic bee buzzing anywhere near you or your property is the stuff of sleepless nights! But if you’re brave enough to continue reading, this Terminix […]
So you’ve decided you need flying insect control. Not only have you spotted bees, wasps or hornets buzzing around your backyard, but you also have negative childhood associations with them. Sure, flying insects are undoubtedly one of the most annoying pests around. However, you should also know that bees are incredibly important to the ecosystem. […]
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