‘Wood Destroying Organisms’ Archives
Valley Carpenter Bees and Homeowners (A Love-Hate Relationship)
When my wife and I moved our family from the Seattle are to northern California I was intrigued by what looked to me like large black hairless bumblebees, flying around flowers in the area. It wasn't until a few years later, when I entered the structural pest control industry, that I learned they were female Valley Carpenter Bees. Both [...]
Termite Swarms Begin in Northern California
Photo by: Gerald J. Lenhard, Lousiana State University Across our region termite control experts are seeing an increase in calls from homeowners, alarmed by the emergence of termite swarms. Some of these swarms are occurring outdoors, away from structures, but many emerge from the floors and interior walls of homes and businesses. According [...]
