July 26, 2019 | Helpful Hints

Yellowjackets and honeybees are frequently mistaken for each other. But aside from their yellow and black coloration, they couldn't be more different. Simply put: Yellowjackets bad, honeybees good!

July 18, 2019 | Helpful Hints

Yellowjackets are the insects that pose the biggest threat to any outdoor gathering with food and beverages. Here's a checklist for keeping your guests safe and yellowjacket-proofing your next outdoor event.

July 11, 2019 | Helpful Hints

Constant improvement is a hallmark of our "Smarter pest control" approach. Our TrapStik® for Wasps, Mud Daubers & Carpenter Bees is a prime example.

July 10, 2019 | Helpful Hints

To get the most out of your Japanese Beetle Traps and protect your yard from these destructive pests, follow these rules for using beetle traps effectively.

July 8, 2019 | Helpful Hints

Do traps lure Japanese beetles from miles around? Do they make the problem worse? We tackle some common myths about Japanese Beetle Traps and discuss using them properly to keep beetles from destroying your ornamental plants.

June 26, 2019 | Helpful Hints

It's true: Mosquitoes DO prefer some people more than others. An estimated 20 percent of the population is especially attractive to mosquitoes. Here's why.

June 24, 2019 | Helpful Hints

Mosquitoes are coming... and they're out for blood. With summer here, remember the Three Ds of mosquito control if you want to enjoy the great outdoors without calling the "swat" team.

June 20, 2019 | Helpful Hints

Whenever the subject of mosquito repellent comes up, DEET is always mentioned -- either as a panacea or a problem. So, which is it? Here are the deets.

June 11, 2019 | Helpful Hints

In those cases where you discover that a tick has hitched a ride on your body (or your pet) and gotten comfortable, here are some DOs and DON'Ts when it comes to removing it.