Flying Insects Glossary

European Paper Wasp

Paper Wasp 1

Having stinging insects, such as European paper wasps, around your home presents a hazard, which can render your area unsafe, especially for those who are allergic to insect stings. In fact, a colony of paper wasps can consist of up to 200 winged insects, which increases the risk of being stung by more than one …

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Indianmeal Moth

indianmeal moth

Unbeknownst to many homeowners, the stored food products in their pantry or kitchen cabinets, such as grain products, dried fruits, seeds, spices, and even your pet’s food, may be home to Indianmeal moths, which you may have transported home, via the packaging, from the grocery store itself, or by way of the food processing plant, …

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Carpenter Bees

carpenter bee

Chances are, you’ve encountered the menacing presence of a large, robust, black and yellow bee, also known as the carpenter bee, especially hovering around wood structures in your yard, such as the deck, porch, garage, or shed. Carpenter bees seek out unfinished or weathered wood structures, which they do not actually feed on but instead …

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