From the category archives:

Bees and wasps

Bees don’t need a ladder but Mel does

The things we do in our business to appease a customer. Zero commision on this job but I guess the learning lesson was invaluable? I could have died or been disabled.

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Crazy bee work I’ve done

Armed with a puff duster and a can of Aeroterm I was sent to many a job and it’s a wonder that I survived at all.

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Bee sting therapy – life on the edge?

Still some may say that apitherapy is harmless enough, after-all it’s just a self induced bee sting right? Try 80 or more self inflicted stings per day, every day

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The perils of the paper wasp-how not to get stung

These wasps have a tendency to warn intruders that get to close by dive bombing your face and head. This gentle nudge can be quickly followed up with a sting if you aren’t quick enough to give them room.

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The deadly cicada killer

I have demonstrated that this huge wasp is of no harm. I have walked through the buzzing hordes and even had them land on my outstretched hand all the while the lady of the house is shrieking from behind the closed kitchen window. Nothing seems to soothe the fear that these creatures conjure up and if I’m asked once, I’m asked 1000 times; “Are you sure there is nothing you can do?”

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