As summer ends, many people notice an increase in flying insects. Some of them are harmless, while others can sting or bite. One insect notorious for stinging people is the wasp. While these flying ...

Wasps are some of the most misunderstood creatures on the planet, but you definitely do not want to harass them. Although the ubiquitous insects are quite pretty — northern paper wasps, for example, ...

Wasps are beneficial as pollinators and pest controls, but a nest near your house can cause problems. Not all wasps are aggressive, but they will sting to protect their nests or if they feel ...

Scott Shaw, a University of Wyoming entomology professor, recently contributed to a comprehensive new book on Darwin wasps, insects that have a vital role in agriculture.

Seirian Sumner receives funding from the UK government's Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) and the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC). She is a Trustee and Fellow ...

Last year, I posted an essay called Some Truths About the Fascinating Lives of Wasps, which discussed an article published in New Scientist by Richard Jones called "Not so Waspish," with the subtitle, ...

A fear of wasps is relatively common among many. If it’s not the anticipatory buzz of nearby wings that gets you, it’s the ...

If you're seeing more than a few wasps near your house, here's how to get rid of them and keep them away. Wasps are beneficial as pollinators and pest controls, but a nest near your house can cause ...