by John Bozarjian | Aug 20, 2020 | Blog, Pest Control
Insects in the order Hymenoptera include more than 150,000 documented species of ants, wasps, and bees that can be found in various parts of the world. Many Hymenoptera insects are considered medically significant due to their ability to inflict venomous stings to...
by John Bozarjian | Aug 18, 2020 | Blog, Pest Control
Since 2020 has become the year of the so called “murder hornet,” homeowners throughout the country have been extra mindful of the airborne insects buzzing around their homes. Before this species was spotted in Washington last December, it was commonly known as the...
by John Bozarjian | Aug 10, 2020 | Blog, Pest Control
With the exception of certain caterpillars, all insects that are capable of inflicting venomous stings to humans belong to the order Hymenoptera. This order is composed of an estimated 150,000 species of ants, bees and wasps, and only a very small minority of these...
by John Bozarjian | Jul 30, 2020 | Blog, Pest Control
Given the public’s current fascination with exotic “murder hornets” (Vespa mandarina) that were recently discovered in the US for the first time, it is easy to forget that an exotic hornet species can already be found in the country. This hornet is commonly, and...
by John Bozarjian | Jul 27, 2020 | Blog, Pest Control
As summer goes on, stinging insects, including wasps, hornets and yellowjackets, enter into their most active season. B&B Pest Control reminds those planning to spend time outdoors and soak up the warm weather that stinging insects remain a threat even as the days...