How To Keep Mosquitoes Away Naturally
Go beyond traditional mosquito repellent and use a layered approach to prevention outdoors. From common-sense passive methods like mosquito netting to more novel tools like bug zappers and incense,...
Should I Paint or Stain My Carpenter Bee Trap?
Many Best Bee Brothers customers ask us if they can paint or stain their carpenter bee traps. Find out why we don’t recommend it, and learn why altering your trap can make it ineffective. Finally, ...
The Best Plants to Repel Mosquitoes
What Plants Repel Mosquitoes? Everyone dreams of having a stunning yard with beautiful plants that can attract colorful butterflies, pest-eating dragonflies and pretty songbirds! When you choose th...
How to Make Mosquito Repellent Bracelets
Bugged by mosquitoes every summer but hate to use insect sprays? Convenient, wearable, mess-free mosquito bracelets will keep those pesky interlopers at bay. Make your own using essential oils with...
What Type of Wood Do Carpenter Bees Prefer?
Carpenter bees are selective when it comes to the type of wood they use for building their nests. This becomes especially important when taking into account the type of wood used on the siding, roo...
Why Are Bees Drilling Holes in My Wood Siding?
Carpenter bees use their powerful mandibles to drill holes into the wood in circular motions. Over time, this results in a network of internal tunnels and chambers. But their reason for doing so ma...