When it comes to stinging insects, wasps are some of the most feared creatures out there. Unlike honeybees, which can only sting once, most wasps can sting multiple times, injecting painful venom with ...

Hornets are usually yellow and black striped like a stereotypical bee, while wasps may be striped or solid red, black, or even blue. Nest types vary for both species. Hornets vs wasps may each ...

Oriental wasps may have evolved a genetic mutation to handle their liquor, thanks to a beneficial relationship with yeast.

The tiny wasps—which live in small structures called ... The researchers said they felt that the wasp's fiery red coloring made it a natural fit for the name. Louis Nastasi, doctoral student ...

It’s hard to think of a less popular insect than the yellowjacket, maligned because they can sting. First, I should be clear that “yellowjacket” is an imprecise, generic common name that conceals a ...

Toronto, Ontario, Oct. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As summer transitions into fall, Abell Pest Control has observed a 10% increase in calls related to wasp and hornet activity. This increase can ...

With spring arriving earlier than usual, so will less happily anticipated signs of summer: wasps and hornets. University of Minnesota Extension Service entomologist Jeffrey Hahn said not only will the ...