Centipede vs. Silverfish

Finding a fast-moving, creepy-looking pest in your bathroom or basement is an alarming experience. Two common culprits are the house centipede and the silverfish. Because they thrive in similar damp environments and move with surprising speed, people often confuse...

Can Hornets Make Honey?

We see them buzzing around flowers and plants, much like bees. This leads to a common question we hear at Carepest: if bees make honey, do hornets make it too? It’s a logical thought, but the answer might surprise you. The simple and direct answer is no, hornets...

Do Mud Daubers Sting?

If you’ve ever seen long, tube-like mud structures stuck to your eaves or garage walls, you’ve met a mud dauber. These solitary wasps are common, but their appearance often makes people nervous. The number one question we get at Carepest is: are they...

Do Possums Attack Humans

It’s a startling sight: you’re taking out the trash at night and you meet a creature with a pointed snout, beady eyes, and a mouth full of sharp teeth, bared in a menacing grin. With a display like that, it’s natural to wonder if possums are...

Why Are Bees Attracted To Me

It can feel personal when a bee seems to single you out from a crowd, buzzing around your head while ignoring everyone else. The good news is, it’s not you—it’s your scent and appearance. Bees are likely attracted to you because something about you reminds them of a...