Notice: Trying to access array offset on value of type null in /var/www/vhosts/rescue.com/httpdocs/core/templates/rescue/views/news.view.php on line 5

December 6, 2018 | Seasonal Bug Bulletin

2018: The Year of the Yellowjacket

The Chinese Zodiac assigns an animal to represent each year on a 12-year cycle. According to this horoscope, 2018 was the Year of the Dog. For a large part of the United States, however, 2018 was represented by a different creature.

Read More »

August 9, 2018 | Seasonal Bug Bulletin

The sting of summer

No, you're not imagining it. The Pacific Northwest is having a terrible yellowjacket problem this summer -- and it's only going to get worse.

Read More »

July 25, 2018 | Seasonal Bug Bulletin

Six reasons not to mess with yellowjackets

The yellowjacket is one of the most dangerous insects known to man. These brightly colored wasps possess a fiery sting and bite seemingly out of proportion to their size.

Read More »

June 29, 2018 | Seasonal Bug Bulletin

West Nile Virus: What you need to know

In the United States, West Nile Virus is now the most common mosquito-borne disease transmitted to humans. Here's what you need to know about this sometimes deadly infection.

Read More »

June 6, 2018 | Seasonal Bug Bulletin

June is Great Outdoors Month

Although it's not technically summer yet, spring's iffy weather has finally given way to warm temperatures conducive to outdoor activities and connecting with nature. That's why we celebrate June as Great Outdoors Month!

Read More »

May 30, 2018 | Seasonal Bug Bulletin

Battling black flies

Black flies come out of nowhere to leave nasty bites on skin. Thankfully, we have several non-toxic solutions for black flies!

Read More »

May 24, 2018 | Seasonal Bug Bulletin

How to keep insects away from your campsite

Nothing can ruin your fun in the great outdoors like pesky insects. Unfortunately, connecting with nature involves proximity to pests. Here's how to keep insects away from your campground.

Read More »

February 1, 2018 | Seasonal Bug Bulletin

Groundhog Day

Will Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow on February 2? If not, it's an early spring... which will bring early bugs. Here's what you need to know to be prepared.

Read More »

December 21, 2017 | Seasonal Bug Bulletin

Live and let diapause

Today is the Winter Solstice – the shortest day of the year, and the first day of winter in the Northern Hemisphere. We often get asked what insects do in winter. Does a harsh winter and heavy snowfall result in fewer bugs?

Read More »