Here are the bees and wasps to look out for in North Carolina. They are ranked by how likely they are to sting and how painful their sting is, starting with the docile bumblebee.

In 2024 the chief problem for flying insects has been the higher number of rainy days over spring and summer, stopping them from finding food and mating. “They just can’t fly around and get ...

Bees And Wasps May Still Pose Problems For Hummingbirds. Hummingbirds don't actively target bees or wasps when they're trying to get food, even though they do end up competing with them quite often.

Flower strips, seed mixtures, and wild by design. We want to help bees and other vital pollinators, which are in decline all ...

Figs are sweet, edible fruits often sold by themselves, in jams, or as a base for desserts, and they're pollinated by wasps—not bees. Perhaps you're hesitant to purchase figs after hearing the ...

Although bees and wasps are vital pollinators, it might require a pro to keep them out of your pool. When they’re that common and persistent, there’s likely a hive or nest nearby that needs ...

Everyone knows how valuable bees are to your garden because they are pollinating your flowers. But they’re not the only ...

European paper wasps are often mistaken for bees because they're black with yellow markings. They capture insects such as caterpillars, flies, and crickets to feed their larvae, but adults feed on ...

Officials in Alabama say they euthanized a feral swarm of Africanized honeybees, also known as “killer bees,” and precautions ...

While most people picture the beloved honeybee when they think about bees, North America actually has 4,000 species of native ...

More than 200 species of bees have been spotted in the city’s trees, light poles and buildings, according to the city Health ...