Notes for Portland-area homeowners
What's buzzing around your house?
Bee and wasp advice for the moments when you spot a nest, hear something in the siding, or want to use your backyard again.
Do Yellowjackets Die Off in Fall? What a Late October Nest Means in Portland
How a yellowjacket colony changes from spring to the first hard freeze, and how to decide whether a nest you find in late October still needs attention.
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Is That Wasp Nest Abandoned? What a Quiet Fall Day Cannot Tell You
Before removing a nest during fall cleanup, separate a quiet nest from a confirmed inactive one and identify whether you are looking at wasps or honeybees.
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Wasps in a Patio Umbrella? Pause Before Putting It Away
A fall storage checklist for Portland-area patios: what to observe before folding umbrellas, moving furniture, or clearing a sheltered corner.
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Wasps Going Into Your Siding? Leave the Opening Alone
What repeated insect traffic through siding can tell you, what to document safely, and how to coordinate an inspection before sealing or repairing the gap.
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Yellowjackets in September: What Portland Homeowners Should Watch
Separate yellowjackets visiting your patio from a nest beside the house, and decide what to do before moving furniture or starting yard work.
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