Using unconventional methods, the researchers showed just how good birds are at distinguishing wasp mimics from the real ...

Your first line of defense against ground wasps should be natural remedies. Diatomaceous earth (DE) is a natural, powdery ...

Experts from the University of Nottingham have created life-size 3D-printed insect models to explore how some species trick ...

3D printed models of a common wasp. The model in front is life-sized.

Don't let wasps ruin your outdoor time. Here’s what to do if you see wasps in or around your home and how to keep wasps away ...

Scientists Are Shocked After Discovering Mummified 'Eyeless' Wasp in Nullarbor Cave Caves have always been intriguing ...

The common wasp, or vespula vulgaris, has been on Earth for millions of years. Its lineage dates back about 260 million to 270 million years to the Late Permian period.

Wasp stings are a common, yet painful problem. There are many species of wasp, the most common being yellow jackets and hornets. Similarly, there are many reasons why a wasp may sting you.

What makes a wasp sting you? Wasps sting primarily as a defense mechanism and several factors can trigger this response. One of the most common triggers is a perceived threat to their nest.

One common fly has successfully fought off its wasp predator by stealing a gene from bacteria that originated in bacteriophage. Biologists inserted that gene into other flies, making these flies ...

Let’s talk about wasps and the role they play in our ecosystem. ... While you may not have seen a braconid wasp before, you have likely seen one of the more common wasps known as the paper wasp.

Other common wasp types: Baldfaced hornets: Despite having "hornet" in their name, baldfaced hornets are actually wasps. They sport black and white markings along their faces and bodies.