"Many wasp nests are created in the ground and will also have been severely impacted by the further flooding across the country in spring and early summer," said a spokesperson for the charity.

In parts of the world where winters are milder, colonies can continue to grow. ‘I think the biggest common wasp nests are in Australia,’ says Gavin. ‘There can be as many as two million workers. When ...

Plus, how to identify ground wasp nests and prevent future infestations. If you’ve ever been stung by a wasp, you know it’s unpleasant. Although ground wasps may be less aggressive than some ...

The German wasp (Vespula germanica) and the common yellowjacket wasp (Vespula ... with black and bright yellow markings. They build nests in the ground, logs or building walls or attics.

As the weather heats up bee and wasp queens emerge from hibernation in search of a place to start their nests.

Pest control firms are reporting a rise in 'bigger and more difficult' wasp nests despite winter settling in and people could disturb them in lofts, sheds and garages in the days ahead as they ...

Fish such as bass and trout prepare fat reserves for migrations to deeper waters. And social insect queens emerge from ...

And social insect queens emerge from hibernation in search of a place to start their nests. Most people won’t be surprised that bumble bees and ground-nesting wasp colonies have queens.

Nests built in the open can be eradicated by spraying an aerosol insecticide labeled for wasps and hornets into the opening of the nest. Ground nests can be exterminated by dumping soapy water into ...