What do Catwoman, Han Solo, and the man who betrayed Julius Caesar all have in common? Scientists have just named a group of ...

says entomologist Chris Alice Kratzer, who's not at all surprised that some wasps have evolved the ability to metabolize ethanol. Hornets are the largest wasp species. “Many fruits ripen in ...

Some types of wasps build large nests in inconvenient places, such as under awnings, above doorways, or inside sheds or ...

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 ...

New gall wasp species named after famous thieves and tricksters reveal fresh insights into their roles and ecosystems.

“Through that review, we’ll identify what needs to be addressed and then what we can or cannot legally address in regulation.” Virginia’s health department isn’t the only department ...

Ensure you correctly identify hornets before you begin nest-removal procedures, as the methods for getting rid of other types of wasps are different. Find and remove hornets and their nests as ...

While the Asian hornet poses no greater risk to human health than native wasps and hornets ... second worst year on record since the invasive species first reared its head in 2016.

You will find the red wasp most commonly in East Texas. This species prefers to hang its nest in protected areas like hollow trees in woodland environments, but given the opportunity, it will also ...

There are no hornets native to North America, but still, some invasive species have made it their new home. Hornets are social wasps that build communal nests by chewing wood to create a thin, sticky ...