Finding a large, active wasp's nest near your house can be nerve-wracking enough. Taking one down the obvious, but wrong way ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Despite their bee-like appearance, hoverflies are all buzz, no bite ...

While wasps are generally beneficial in the garden, too many can be a big problem. To reduce their numbers, deal with this ...

Wasp season officially runs from the late spring to early fall months. These flying insects tend to be most numerous during hotter weather, and you're more likely to see increased activity around home ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A previously unidentified species of invasive parasitic wasps is now ...

Common Hoverfly Parasitoid Wasps! Today we're looking at a wasp I found in my backyard. This little insect lays its eggs ...

ONE of my most abiding memories of childhood is a coach trip to Whipsnade Zoo with my friend Sharon and her family. An unfortunate accident with the bottle of orange squash her mum had brought for our ...

We’ve been inundated with wasps this year. This may be a source of aggravation if they find your ripening fruit and berries a desirable food source. There are three main culprits to watch for. The ...

A jumping spider considers a set of 3D printed insects, which include a fly (top right), a wasp (next to the spider) and a series of intermediate mimics generated by 3D morphing. A praying mantis ...

The quality of hoverfly mimicry can vary– from detailed disguises to the insect equivalent of slapping on a pair of cat ears for a Halloween party. Evolutionary biologists have long questioned why it ...