Jun 22, 2026 | Honey Bees, Pest Control, Pest Insights, Wasps
You’re relaxing on the back deck when something large and buzzing drifts past your ear. Your natural instinct kicks in: swat, duck, retreat inside. It’s an understandable reaction to stinging insects in North Carolina. But here’s the thing: that...
Aug 22, 2025 | Pest Control, Pest Insights, Wasps
That large, intimidating wasp hovering in your Triad backyard probably isn’t the dreaded “murder hornet.” It’s most likely a cicada killer wasp, and despite its imposing size, it rarely poses a threat to humans. These fascinating insects, while...
Mar 28, 2025 | Wasps, Honey Bees, Pest Control
Stinging insects are a common concern for homeowners in the Triad area, especially during the warmer months. While some, like honeybees and bumblebees, are beneficial pollinators, others, such as yellowjackets, paper wasps, and bald-faced hornets, can become...
Sep 15, 2020 | Ants, Pest Insights, Wasps
There are over 900,000 different species of insects worldwide, plus even more that we haven’t named yet. Fortunately, not all of these creatures occur in the USA or cause any harm to mankind. The order of stinging insects, called Hymenoptera, comprises around...
