Category Archives: Bees and wasps

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?” Continue reading →

sniffs the air for any bees that may wander to close. If that happens he makes bee line straight for the truck and that’s where he spends the rest of his day. Continue reading →

may be 15 or so unwanted spiders all wrapped up inside that you won’t have to deal with. This is a win win because the new daubers will emerge ready to do it all again as brand new aspiring artists. Continue reading →

It offers excellent protection from the rain, warmth from the sun heating up the aluminum and hardly anyone ever bothers them mainly because they are below eye level. Continue reading →

So why do honey producers add water? Have you ever seen crystalized honey and thought it was bad so you threw it away? Truth is it’s still good. Continue reading →

This gal demands respect along with her 700 to 800 sisters if the colony reaches its peak. Actually the Bald Faced Hornet is just a larger Yellow Jacket not a Hornet. Don’t ask me, I’m not an entomologist but I did spend the night at a Holiday Inn. Continue reading →

The Carpenter bee is a solitary bee that is basically harmless to you and I. Try telling that to the upset homeowner who is being dive bombed by 15 or 20 of them around her back deck. Although they are not part of a colony they are all attracted to the same exposed wood so it’s not uncommon to find several dozen of them competing for their stake in eave or section of your wood siding. The heavy bee also produces a menacing buzz when she flies which usually sends the Mrs. into a panic. Continue reading →

Finally a little good news concearning bees and perhaps a way to stop their decline. The loss of our bees can be devastating to all mankind. Not only billions of dollars in lost revenue but our food crops will suffer greatly. Continue reading →

Almost every year bees exhibit this kind of behavior. It’s called ‘budding’. It’s one way in which large colonies can perpetuate the species. From the colony a new queen bee is determined and she takes flight. Sometimes 1/2 or more of the workers will follow, (oh and one lucky male get’s to go too) Continue reading →