Of the more than 4,000 known species of wasps in California, two are known as mud daubers: Sceliphron caementarium (black-and ...

Have you wondered why wasps seem to prefer building nests around your house? The different species of wasp each have their own environmental preferences – and some may be related to human habitats.

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Most wasps die off when temperatures fall below freezing, but queen wasps can overwinter until spring. Remove old nests, seal entry points, and do a garden cleanup to reduce the risk of overwintering.

Many people confuse squirrel nests with bird nests, but the two have quite a few recognizable differences. From their construction and materials to their location and shape, the nests vary in many ...

Texas is among the hottest states in America. And where there’s heat, there’s insects. Wasps are no exception. If you’ve ever been stung by a wasp, the first whir of a buzz may send you running inside ...

Researchers discovered two new parasitic wasp species living in the U.S., tracing their origins back to Europe and uncovering clues about how they spread. Their arrival raises fresh questions about ...

Summer has come to a close, which means cooler weather and more opportunities to spend time outdoors. Unfortunately, you may find your backyard cookouts are plagued by wasps in September, even more so ...

At least two different populations of a parasitic wasp native to Europe have been found on opposite coasts of North America. But no one knows how they got there. Reading time 3 minutes There are all ...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - It sounds like the perfect origin story for a comic book hero: A guy is stung by a wasp exposed to radioactive waste, and he becomes Waspman. But this isn’t a comic book – ...