Forest ants (Formica rufa) can be a big problem for your beehives. Their nests are large, conspicuous mounds (several for each colony), plus satellite colonies in surrounding trees. Mounds are...
Category: Pests
It just "mite" work! One of my overwintered hives developed a severe Varroa mite infestation early in the season. It was first noted on May 7 and again on May 20, when I was checking drone...
In our area, people often confuse the paper wasp (Polistes) with the yellow jacket (Vespa) and hasten to kill either one that they see, for fear of stinging and of damage to their honey bees. ...
How to Make Making a bottle trap for catching Asian Giant Hornets and other hornets and wasps is easily accomplished using any plastic container with square sides. The hanging device is the...