In a large saute pan, over medium heat, heat 2 tablespoons of the chicken fat and add the onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 10 to 12 minutes.
Q. Weâre seeing very large black and yellow flying insects that look like wasps flying around our yard. They seem to be entering areas with piles of dirt along our walkway. What are they and how do we get rid of them? A.The large wasps youâre seeing are called cicada killer wasps (Sphecius speciosus). They are easily identified by their large size â nearly two inches in length. They are very distinctive, with black bodies and yellow stripes. They have large reddish-brown eyes and legs.
Carpenter ants vary in size based on their role in the colony and genus, but generally are much larger than any of the numerous varieties of common household ants. Among the most common species of black carpenter ant in North America, Campontonus pennsylvanicus, sizes vary between 5/16 inch (0.8 cm) to 1 inch (2.54 cm).1  Winged queen: The queen is the largest ant in the colony, and can be as long as 1 inch (2.54 cm). Winged queen: The queen is the largest ant in the colony, and can be as long as 1 inch (2.54 cm). 2  Winged reproductives, males and females: 3/4 inch (1.9 cm). 3  Major workers: Among black carpenter ants, they range from 3/8 to 1/2 inch (1 cm to 1.3 cm).