Even though most people back away quickly when they see a huge wasp’s nest, you can’t deny that these are amazing creatures. The video below captured one of the more elusive intricacies of wasp ...

When it comes to biodiversity, researchers and the public tend to focus on large-scale patterns. This overlooks a hidden but precious diversity: small, inconspicuous wasps, midges, flies, beetles and ...

If you're seeing more than a few wasps near your house, here's how to get rid of them and keep them away.

What’s buzzing around California? It’s not bees or mosquitoes, it’s wasps. Active year-round, wasps are most noticeable from March through November. This peak season sees their colonies at full size, ...

A parasitic wasp castrates its moth larvae hosts by injecting them with a ‘domesticated’ virus that causes cells in the larvae’s testes to die. Now, scientists know exactly how the virus does its ...

Wasps are drawn to your yard by any food and drink containing sugar or protein. They like to build their nests in sheltered spaces, often close to the house. Get rid of wasps by eliminating what ...

In the summer it’s common to open your doors and windows wide to let the fresh air in, but in doing so you could be encouraging a few unwelcome guests. Wasps are one pest I prefer to keep out, and in ...

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With the season’s heat upon us, you may have noticed many buzzing insects flying around your flowers. Some are big and intimidating, while others are tiny. No matter the size, they buzz around, ...