When ants become a nuisance in homes, it’s usually due to them getting into food in the kitchen or pantry. However, one species of ant causes trouble in a very different way. Carpenter ants are more like termites in terms of the problems they cause...
If you’ve ever seen ants in or near your home that run around with their abdomen raised over their head, these are known as acrobat ants. These ants got their name from the peculiar way that they move when they’re disturbed. While these ants usually...
During spring and summer, the sight of large bees buzzing around your home’s exterior might be alarming. These bees, known as carpenter bees, rarely sting, but they can leave unsightly holes in your home’s exterior. Learn more about these bees, including when you should look...
There are many different kinds of ants that can become a problem on your SC property, but most of these are native species. Argentine ants are one species that isn’t native to SC. In fact, these ants came over from South America back in the...
When you live in the Hilton Head area, you might notice bees that hover outside your eaves or other exterior parts of your home. These bees are usually carpenter bees that make their nests inside wooden structures, including residential walls and roofs. There are actually...