Yes! Did you know that 97% of all bees in Tucson are Africanized? Africanized honey bees are dangerous stinging insects that have been known to chase people for more than a quarter of a mile once they get excited and aggressive. This is why they have earned the nickname "killer bee." We have seen pest elimination techniques improve greatly over the decades. Thanks to effectively concentrated products we can now use lower doses of active ingredients. Did you know the average home only needs 6 ounces of active ingredient to fully treat against termites?
Any Arizona resident knows these Crane flies are more reliable than Punxsutawney Phil for knowing when Spring is coming. This is the 1st one I've seen this season.
On the bottom of the branch you can see a small group of bees. These guys are looking for a new home and have stopped here to rest. Generally if you let them be they will move on on their own
This pine log has excellent examples of termite tubes and damage
This is a swarm of bees that decided to rest on somebody's wall. Although most common in the springtime this can happen year round on a warm day.
Big shout out to O'Reilly at Silverbell & Speedway for getting me back on the road today!