A fear of wasps is relatively common among many. If it’s not the anticipatory buzz of nearby wings that gets you, it’s the ...

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, ...

Some wasps are unsettling, and then there are species so extreme that even the scientists who study them reach for words like ...

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 ...

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, ...

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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 ...

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 ...