Spring and summer are lovely times of the year, but they do usher in a host of seasonal hazards, perhaps none more fearsome than wasps. Not only are wasps annoying, buzzing in your ears and hovering ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. GS Photography / Getty Images There are over 100,000 species of wasps, each with different habits and life cycles. Wasps are ...

Plus, how to identify ground wasp nests and prevent future infestations. Ground wasps often build hidden nests in sunny, dry areas. Natural remedies like diatomaceous earth and homemade vinegar traps ...

Wasps are drawn to backyard pools due to because they want to source water for their nests. Other things like brightly colored clothing and reflective surfaces also attract wasps near your pool. Pros ...

Wasps are beneficial as pollinators and pest controls, but a nest near your house can cause problems. Not all wasps are aggressive, but they will sting to protect their nests or if they feel ...

Question: What can I do to prevent wasps from making nests around my home? I don't like using chemicals, but we had to spray their nests multiple times last year to finally get rid of them. Answer: ...

As high temperatures persist across parts of California, you may have noticed an uptick of stinging insects zipping around your property. Wasp season is typically between March and November but the ...

Most wasps die off when temperatures fall below freezing, but queen wasps can overwinter until spring. Remove old nests, seal entry points, and do a garden cleanup to reduce the risk of overwintering.

Whenever I asked students to tell me how insects were ecologically important, two of the most common responses were “as plant pollinators” and “some insects were vectors/carriers of diseases.” It ...

As summer ends, many people notice an increase in flying insects. Some of them are harmless, while others can sting or bite. One insect notorious for stinging people is the wasp. While these flying ...

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Scientists have shed new light on the evolution of an important species of wasp – and believe that the findings could help improve the effectiveness of natural pest control. Dr Rebecca Boulton, from ...