Do wasps leave when the nest has been broken up

Do wasps leave when the nest has been broken up

Wasps are extremely defensive of their nest, they are very protective because the queen lives in the centre of the nest and that is who makes new wasps and provides them with fellow workers. Without the queen the wasp nest is nothing but getting to the queen in the nest is not so easy. Tearing…

Do wasps hunt other flying insects

Do wasps hunt other flying insects

Wasps are the kings of the insect jungle, well the princes, the hornets are king. But wasps are pretty much apex insect predators when it comes to hunting other insects. They thoroughly enjoy tearing into any and all flying or crawling insects and that usually means they will like your garden. f you suspect wasp…

Can a yellow jacket sting more than once

Can a yellow jacket sting more than once

Yellowjacket wasps look distinctly like bees, this is not specifically intentional but it is an evolutionary advantage. Most people are aware that bees can only sting once and then die so bees are less likely to want to sting someone unless they are truly threatened. However, the wasp has no such issue. Female wasps can…

Where do carpenter ants hide?

Where do carpenter ants hide?

Carpenter ants can hide quite literally anywhere. They can hide behind walls and make nests in the wood studs and insulation. They can even live in drywall. They can hide inside furniture and in the wood and insulation in your attic so essentially there is no way to physically find them. They are master spys…

Tips for quickly eliminating large ant infestations

Tips for quickly eliminating large ant infestations

Carpenter ants, I hate carpenter ants. And an infestation of them is rarely small. They hide well and stay out of view until they are large enough to be overwhelming. They are a terrifying infestation, and they bite. They cause allergic reactions in some people and make asthma worse. So if you have them in…

How to keep carpenter ants out of your house

How to keep carpenter ants out of your house

 Carpenter ants. Why god why. Why did you send us such a pest that is small enough to hide in plain sight and can bring down an office building if given a few years? Carpenter ants are a serious threat to your home and even your health. They can cause allergic reactions with their formic…

How to get rid of summer ants

How to get rid of summer ants

Ants love the summer. They become slow and stunted in the cold due to the liquid structure of their bodies and get sluggish and enter hibernation. This can be a real problem for people with houses made out of primarily wood and anyone who has rotting wood on their property. These ants don’t like the…

How carpenter ants sniff food

How carpenter ants sniff food

Carpenter ants are a frustrating infestation but also fascinating creatures. Carpenter ants respond to chemicals called pheromones that have been left by other ants. These pheromones are used for a variety of purpose from notifying other ants that there is danger to leaving a trail so other ants can follow. They can even notify ants…

Can you hear carpenter ants

Can you hear carpenter ants

Yes, you can. Carpenter ants make audible sounds when they are working. It can be herd like the sound of rustling leaves in the distance. This sound is a quick tell that you have a serious infestation on your hands. It is best to contact professional carpenter ant exterminator Guelph in the Greater Toronto Area to…

Can carpenter ants damage your garden plants

Can carpenter ants damage your garden plants?

Ants in the garden is seen by most people as a benevolent bounty as ants can do a lot to help plants grow. However, their pros severely outweigh their cons in that they will spend most of their time destroying your garden. There are countless insects on this planet, most yet undiscovered, and all but…

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