Oriental wasps may have evolved a genetic mutation to handle their liquor, thanks to a beneficial relationship with yeast.

The wasp lays its eggs within SWD larvae, preventing new SWD growth. It seems to be working. In 2023, researchers at Michigan State University released nearly 40,000 wasps at fruit farms ...

Like honeybees, a wasp colony won’t stick around forever and will die off once the cold season begins, according to the Michigan State University extension program. Some species (paper wasps ...

Hornets are social wasps that build large, papery nests from wood pulp. Hornets can construct nests along tree branches, in shrubs, along the underside of your home’s eaves, underground ...

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 ...

Hornets are a type of wasp, but not all wasps are hornets. These flying insects live in many climates. Their closest relative is the yellow jacket. They look so similar; they are easy to confuse.

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

While Asian hornets pose no more threat to humans than our native wasps and hornets, they are a danger to honey bees and insect pollinators. It's reported that a single Asian hornet can track down ...

Scientists have put together a map of the UK's wasp population, showing the distribution of key species. Data recorded by volunteers gives an insight into where wasps are living in the nation's ...

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 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 ...

Hornets are a type of wasp, but not all wasps are hornets. These flying insects live in many climates. Their closest relative is the yellow jacket. They look so similar; they are easy to confuse.