Wasps have generally earned themselves a bad reputation. But despite their occasional aggression, these insects play an important role in the ecosystem. There are over 7,000 species of wasp living in ...

So why do these wasps have such a high tolerance? It may be because they have a mutually beneficial relationship with wild brewer’s yeast—the same kind we use for brewing beer and baking.

It is called entomophobia which means an irrational and uncontrollable fear (phobia) of insects, usually a specific insect or group of insects (wasps and bees in your son's case). Not many people ...

Recognizing the differences between bumblebees, wasps, hornets, and yellow jackets, along with their nests, helps enhance outdoor experiences. Seasonal changes make wasps, yellow jackets ...

There are 7,000 species of wasps living in the UK, nine of which build nests to house a colony. Like bees, each wasp species is either social or solitary. Those that prefer family life build nests to ...

Wasps need lots of insects to feed their young, so thrive in the warmer months Despite their bad reputation and tendency to disrupt picnics, wasps are an important part of our ecosystem. During ...

We take a look at the last few weeks of the summer season for wasps — which, for almost all of them, is also the last few weeks of their lives. The wind has started howling, the mercury has plunged ...

You might be trying to enjoy the few last days of warmth outside, but some have noticed area wasps are crashing the party. There’s a good explanation why wasps, yellow jackets and hornets appear to be ...

Toronto, Ontario, Oct. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As summer transitions into fall, Abell Pest Control has observed a 10% increase in calls related to wasp and hornet activity. This increase can ...

A YOUNG woman in Ipoh was hospitalised after being stung by wasps, merely months after her elder sister died from a similar attack, Malaysia Nanban reported. The daily said S. Kirthika ...

Wasps and hornets are most active from mid-summer to early fall. “In the past three weeks we have gotten more calls about wasps, hornets, yellow jackets than we’ve had in a long time,” Jim ...

Q: What is the difference between a yellow jacket and a wasp? “Yellow jackets and hornets and wasps in general -- they are meat eaters, they are carnivores.” “They go after insects -- they ...