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 ...

Ahead of the conservationist's centennial, scientists have christened a parasitic wasp in his honor—and it’s just the latest ...

Braving multiple bites from wasps attracted by the unpleasant smell of roasting carp doesn't seem an obvious way to help the River Murray, but for a fledgling start-up keen on conservation it comes ...

If you’ve ever abandoned a backyard meal mid-bite because wasps wouldn’t stop circling, you know that swatting and running aren’t a real strategy. The smarter approach is a layered defense — natural ...

If wasps have taken over your porch, patio or backyard, your first instinct might be to call an exterminator. But before you spend money on a service call, take a look around your kitchen. Several ...

Few things can ruin a relaxing afternoon outdoors faster than an uninvited wasp buzzing around your head. Whether you’re grilling on the patio, eating lunch in the garden or just trying to enjoy a ...

From sealing gaps to using scents they hate, these simple steps help stop nests before they take over your space. Seal entry points and cover gaps to prevent wasps from building nests. Eliminate wasp ...

Whether you're mowing the lawn or hosting a cookout, the last thing you want to worry about is stinging insects such as wasps. But the truth is that wasps have a somewhat undeserved bad reputation.

A parasitic wasp castrates its moth-larvae hosts by injecting them with a ‘domesticated’ virus that causes cells in the larvae’s testes to die. Now, scientists know exactly how the virus does its ...

Walking outside to see a wasp nest on your home can be scary and annoying, but seeing one bigger than you've ever seen before is an entirely different kind of fear. According to ABC, locals discovered ...

When U.S. President Donald Trump returned to office in January 2025, Europe faced a choice. As Trump made draconian demands for greater European defense spending, threatened European exports with ...

Tom’s Pest Control Melbourne warns that European wasp activity is increasing across the city as mild winters allow colonies to survive longer. Wasps are particularly aggressive around food and drink.