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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, ...

Scott Shaw, a University of Wyoming entomology professor, recently contributed to a comprehensive new book on Darwin wasps, ...

Mention wasps to someone, and you’ll likely get a negative reaction. Wasps often are seen as scary, angry insects that are dangerous and likely to sting. While some wasps can be aggressive at times, ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. For many insects, their “ears” aren’t located anywhere near ...

One of the most recent viral trends to hit TikTok is a new insect extermination hack. Users have been attempting the "gas in a glass" method of getting rid of wasps that may be terrorizing their homes ...

Two South Georgia scientists have invented the Wasp Hound, a carry-along bedbug detector that relies on stinger-less wasps to determine whether the malicious mites have infested a hotel’s beds, ...

Learning to identify bug bites and stings will help you get the right treatment. We break down the bites of mosquitos, fleas, ...

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) - Scientists have discovered a parasitic wasp in the state that kills its host like a scene from the movie "Alien." But the discovery is good news because the wasp kills a type of ...

Home is where the heart is. It's probably also where a ton of brown marmorated stink bugs are right now, crawling out from behind photos, covering... Can Wasps Squash The Stink Bug Plague? Home is ...