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Wasps - annual life cycle
For many social wasps, the colony has an annual life cycle: β’ π Spring: A fertilized queen that survived the winter emerges from hiding. She startsa brand-new nest, usually by herself. β’ π£ Early summer: She lays eggs. The first workers hatch and take over nest-building, feeding larvae, and defending the colony. β’ π Summer: The colony grows dramatically, sometimes to hundreds or thousands of wasps. β’ π Late summer/autumn: The colony produces new queens and males. They
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The native Irish bee vs the German wasp which is in Ireland
The native Irish bee vs the German wasp which is in Ireland. The wasp has more a distinguished black and amber colour. Wasps will not swarm like bees do in April May. Let the bee stay at your house it will not cause you problems. The bee will enhance the biodiversity of your local habitat bee π‘ππΈ
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Pine Marten Proofing
We check your roof for Pine Martens. As you can see from the above image a Pine Marten got access due to storm damage on this customer's...
May 29, 2025
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The Rodents Superhighway
Block up around external pipe work to prevent rodents from entering your property.
Jan 13, 2025
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Man (56) dies after being stung by wasps while cutting hedge in Cork β The Irish Times
A 56-year-old father of three Mr Michael Sheehan has died after suffering what is believed to be an allergic reaction (anaphylactic...
Nov 27, 2024
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Safe use of Rondenticides
This image shows the potential and suspected pathways of rodenticide exposure of wildlife in Ireland, which includes primary poisoning...
Oct 14, 2024
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Natural Pest Control Remedies
Looking for a natural way to keep pests at bay? Essential oils are a powerful and eco-friendly solution! Below is a cheat sheet of...
Sep 9, 2024
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