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 ...

Was that large, buzzing insect a wasp or a hornet? What do they look like? Should you be afraid of it or try to kill it? Who would win in a fight between hornets and wasps? Comparing hornets vs ...

As winged insects go about the important business of pollinating plants, you may wonder whether the little guy that just ...

Asian Giant Hornets ... likened to "hot metal driving into [the] skin?" "If you can believe it, that's only the second most painful sting in the insect kingdom. The Executioner Wasp is number ...

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 ...

Abell Pest Control has observed a 10% increase in calls related to wasp and hornet activity. This increase can be attributed to a combination of a wet and hot summer followed by the continuation ...

With spring arriving earlier than usual, so will less happily anticipated signs of summer: wasps and hornets. University of Minnesota Extension Service entomologist Jeffrey Hahn said not only will the ...

Data recorded by volunteers gives an insight into where wasps are living in the nation's grasslands, woodlands and towns. The researchers say wasps are a much maligned insect, which deserve more ...

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 ...

Moving from travel to... Removing wasps from your home costs $100 to $1,300, depending on the species, infestation severity, treatment type and any accessibility concerns. Generally speaking ...