As winged insects go about the important business of pollinating plants, you may wonder whether the little guy that just landed on your arm is a bee, a wasp, a hornet, or even a yellow jacket—and ...

Michael Sheehan accidentally disturbed a wasp nest while trimming a hedge in his back garden in Cork - he dragged himself ...

have a poor reputation with the public A new study reveals that wasps are largely disliked by the public, whereas bees are highly appreciated. The researchers involved say that this view is unfair ...

The man, who has been named locally as Michael Sheehan, was cutting a hedge at his property earlier this week when he ...

The risk of a very severe reaction increases with multiple stings over time, particularly to the head and neck. This means ...

Bees and wasps play an essential role in pollination and ecosystem balance. But they can become unwelcome visitors in and around your home. Their stings can pose serious health risks, especially for ...

Just like bees, wasps can be removed and relocated, though it’s a costly process. This is for obvious reasons, as it opens up the pro to the stings of angry wasps for a longer period.

She said she wanted to highlight the need for people with allergies to carry an EpiPen. “Eamonn didn’t know that he had a ...

Although certainly not the most dangerous creature to encounter on the island of K’gari, stingless bees are far and above the most violent creature Shalnik learned about.

If you’re struggling to keep bees away, consider how inviting your garden might be and keep an eye on the following: These same factors can also encourage wasps and hornets to infest your property.

Bee hotels are used in gardens to provide nesting chambers for mason bees and increase pollination, but many people don't ...

Michael Sheehan, aged 56, died while gardening at his home in Cork after being stung by a swarm of wasps. Mr Sheehan was ...