Posts from the ‘Flying Insects’ Category
Q: Things are blooming extremely early this year. I am afraid that there will be more bees this season then any other. Do you believe this is true? What can be done to protect my home from bees?
Things are in bloom in the state of Arizona- a month ahead of normal. The wild flower boom or early flourish is because the heavy amount of soaking rains in December followed by the fourth warmest January record. So what does this mean for pest season?
Wildflowers are colored to attract insects. ... The flowers are for hummingbirds, beesand insects to land on them and carry the pollen to another plant.
Q: Short and quick question. Will I ever see bee activity after a removal of a bee colony?
Yes, there is the potential that you may see bee activity after a bee colony has been removed. Why? There may have been bees out gathering food to bring back to the colony when the treatment was done. These stragglers will return following their pathway ready to deposit food for their peers.
Time of removals ideally should occur during dusk and dawn since the majority of the hive is at the colony site resting. However, this is not always possible if human or pet safety is at risk.
Consequently, a residual insecticide can often be applied in this area so returning bees make contact. The queen’s extermination will result in these additional bees being unable to survive after a few days as well. The technician will also notify you of any comb removal and advise it is necessary it be removed. If left, a pheromone present on the comb could potentially attract a new swarm to that same area.
Call, per your warranty , for a retreat if bees are still visible 3 or more days after treatment.
Here are some pictures of bee colonies removed by the Northwest bee technician staff.
Q: What are the reasons why a beehive creates a bad smell after being left.
There are usually two reasons that cause a bad smell where a beehive has been left.
1 Often times the honey from a bee hive attracts rodents. Many times the bees will attack the rodents leaving a horrific smell that hangs around for quite some time.
2 Sometimes a a href=“http://www.nwexterminating.com/pest_control/residential” title=“homeowner “>homeowner will try and kill the bees themselves or at least seal up the opening. If this semi-effective kill has taken place, most likely there would be hundreds of bees packed on top of one another, which can create a very foul odor.
The best thing to do is to call your local exterminating expert to get rid of the problem.
Q: It is getting very warm this year in most areas of the United States. I was wondering if because of this specific weather change what type of critters and insects would be coming out?
It is true, that one of the USA’s warmest winters in years could possibly lead to a bug bonanza. over the next weeks with all kinds of insects like beetles, ants, termites and wasps all coming out much earlier than usual.
In some places, the onslaught has already begun. Many insects that are being seen are not the usual ones that come out this time of year; those that include stink bugs and boxelder bugs.
This widespread warmth is hitting several cities including New York, Chicago, Washington, etc. Winter is usually the time of months that insects hibernate but they may be emerging quite early from their hiding places. One key for the insects is that if they come out early, the flowers and plants they feed on must also bloom equally early. They have to be synchronized with what they’re feeding upon.
So contact northwest exterminatingfor all our pest control needs.
Q: I have two birds nests on the rooftop of my home and have heard stories that when pests build their nests in buildings and homes there are certain health risks. Can you tell me what they are?
When pests nests in buildings there are certain health risks for people that can include diseases and parasites. But there is another hazard that can be much more serious…fire!
Birds and rodents like to make nests in and around buildings. They may also seek out flammable materials like lint, string, bits of fabric, dead grass, dried leaves, paper, and feathers with which to make their nests. When their nests are blocking a vent or are near anything that could create a spark or become hot, a fire could result.
Below are steps that can be taken to avoid pest nest-related fires:
1) Make sure all outside vents are screened or fitted with exterior flapper valve covers to keep pests out. Dryer vents, however, should not be screened because lint will be trapped in the vent, creating a fire hazard of its own.
2) Screen or block any bird nesting sites on your home during the winter months so that birds cannot nest there in the spring.
3) When you find vacant nests of pest birds and rodents, remove, bag, and discard the nests. The nest remains a fire hazard long after the occupants are gone. Wear gloves to protect yourself from any parasites remaining in the nest.
If you have a bird or other animal nesting in or on your house, give northwest exterminating a buzz!