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 ...

Have you ever stumbled upon a wasp nest? At first glance, it might look like a small ball, but don't be tempted to disturb its residents. Here's why. Wasps can be a real annoyance, buzzing around your ...

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Extreme heat in the Spokane area is creating an early onslaught of wasps, and one local pest control company is already bracing for a busy summer as wasp issues begin to mount outside and inside homes ...

As temperatures rise, wasps will wake from their winter hibernation in the North State. Highly adaptable, these tiny predators are ubiquitous, but there are steps people can take to help reduce the ...

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 ...

Boosting the numbers of a tiny parasitic wasp could help control the brown marmorated stink bug (Halyomorpha halys), an invasive pest threatening crops including apples, cherries and corn. In the ...