02nd October 2010
Yellow jackets can be a nuisance because their scavenging behavior often brings them into contact with humans. In fact, the vast majority of insect stings in the United States are caused by yellow jackets. Awareness of the activity of yellow jackets ove...
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01st October 2010
If you have an active wasp nest under the eaves of your home or in another area where the wasps are causing a nuisance, you may decide to go the do-it-yourself route to remove the nest. Most people will suffer only temporary pain from a wasp sting, and y...
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01st October 2010
Summer and fall is wasp season in North America. Wasps are workhorses of the food chain and do humans a great service by controlling insect populations that would otherwise decimate our crops. Of course, for most people, avoiding wasps – and their stinge...
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28th September 2010
Wasps play a useful ecological role, but their nesting habits often bring them into close proximity with humans. Because some species are highly aggressive, disturbing a nest or hive either by chance or by design can be dangerous.
If you find a wasp nest...
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28th September 2010
Wasp and hornet season heats up with the temperature; the aggressive insects get more active as the summer goes on. Unfortunately, this is also when kids spend the most time outdoors. You can take a few simple steps to protect your kids from the wasps a...
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28th September 2010
I love the summer. I love being barefoot, sleeping with the windows open, and spending as much time as possible outside. I love baseball, frisbee, and the Fourth of July. I love barbecues and picnics and afternoons at the pool.
Unfortunately, wasps lov...
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