Hornets – A Quick Guide

European hornet

What is a hornet? They are a family of wasps considered one of the most highly organized in their respective family, resembling the common yellowjacket in their coloration. It should … Read more

Dragonflies – A Quick Guide

D Con Rat Bait Station with rat bait

Dragonflies may be a majestic mystery to you, but these are actually very fascinating insects. Here you will find some of the most common questions answered. What is a Dragonfly? … Read more

Praying Mantises – A Quick Guide

Praying Mantis

What is a praying mantis? A praying mantis is an insect with 2400 species found worldwide. Depending on their environment they adapt for camouflage resulting in some truly spectacular colorations. … Read more

Honey Bees – A Quick Guide

Honey bee

Honeybees are well known for being laborious pollinators, as well as creating a variety of wonderful products such as honey and wax. Despite the wide use of these goods, the … Read more

Do Wasps Feel Pain?

wasp

When humans think of pain we think about the emotional response rather than the firing of neurons. For wasps to experience pain they need to have a consciousness and awareness … Read more

Pavement Ants – A Quick Guide

Pavement ant

Pavement ants, Tetramorium immigrans, are originally from Europe but since introduced into North America. They are also known as immigrant ants. They are small ants, only measuring about 0.3 cm … Read more