The advent of warm weather is the time for outdoor fun and yard work. Picnicking, swimming, golfing, tennis, gardening and lawn mowing are just a few of the activities people engage in when the weather is pleasant. But no one likes to be stung by an in…
Day: July 21, 2011
Controlling bald-faced hornets and yellowjackets in and around structures
The term “hornet” is often used to refer to many of the wasps that build large papery nests. The most notable paper wasp is the baldfaced hornet, Dolichovespula maculata, and several species of yellowjackets (Vespula sp.), which are really wasps. In ac…
Research underground dog fences before buying
Good idea to do your research first. Electronic dog fences are not a physical barrier, they are a training and reinforcement tool. The initial training is all-important, and long-term, consistent reinforcement is essential. Also, your dogs will not be …
Rare sixth degree black belt awarded by South Eastern Karate
Mark Ellington, a resident of Siler City and head instructor of South Eastern Karate’s school in Liberty, was awarded the rank of Sixth Dan Instructor last month, when South Eastern Karate Association held its quarterly promotion exams.Related:South Ea…
Yellowjackets are considered beneficial in that other insects are a major part of their diet
A forestry professional recently emailed to report and inquire if I was getting more reports of unusual numbers of yellow jacket nests. I hadn’t, but that was the only the first report. There have been others now. And this past weekend I too followed a…