It’s a good idea to steer clear of both wasps and hornets – two aggressive insects that sting to protect their nests. This ...

After the researchers collected fungus samples from the wasp nests, they took them back to the lab to grow so they could identify novel species. "[The process] is similar to planting seed samples from ...

There are 7,000 species of wasps living in the UK, nine of which build nests to house a colony. Like bees, each wasp species is either social or solitary. Those that prefer family life build nests to ...

The insects we most commonly identify as "wasps" are the social ... attacked by wasps Why is it so hard to swat a fly? Social wasp nests are constructed from wood fibres collected and then mixed ...

One recent study highlights this phenomenon, which is called biofluorescence. The nests of Asian paper wasps produce a brilliant, lime green glow when seen under ultraviolet light. In fact ...

wasp removal is often best left to the professionals, especially if you can’t identify the types of insects you’re dealing ...

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 ...

A total of 2,000 people took part in the two-week citizen science project in late summer 2017, sending in more than 6,000 wasp samples for identification ... They build nests in the ground ...

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.

Wasp stings are no joking matter. This time of year, stinging insects are fierce. You might come across a yellow jacket hive or hornet nest nest anywhere in your yard, beneath your deck ...

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 reach ...