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She constructs using wood mixed with saliva. This forms a malleable pulp that is perfect for moulding. The queen lays eggs into the hollow spaces - the cells - she creates. The eggs hatch and grow to ...

Wasps are known for being aggressive, but did you know they are also quite artistic? A student in Italy did an experiment ...

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 ...

Say goodbye to pesky ground wasps with these essential tips. Learn effective methods for safely and efficiently removing them ...

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 ...

There are no hornets native to North America, but still, some invasive species have made it their new home. Hornets are social wasps that build communal nests by chewing wood to create a thin, sticky ...

If the panels sit on a job site and get soaking wet, they’ll retain their strength, unlike wood. The product is stronger and more rigid than wood, and more fire-resistant. Unlike the timber ...

Instead, consider adding a wood stove—an appliance that provides a country aesthetic and serves as a primary or secondary source of heat. Modern wood stoves can be safe, affordable, and ...

A man in his 50s has died after he was stung multiple times by wasps while gardening at his home in Co Cork. He has been named locally as Michael (Mick) Sheehan. Mr Sheehan was cutting a hedge at ...

Chris Wood is keeping some good company these days. His strike midway through the second half, which brought Nottingham Forest their first home win of the season, means that only Erling Haaland ...