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.

There are over 100,000 species of wasps, each with different habits and life cycles. Wasps are important pollinators and help control harmful insects that destroy food crops. Drones or worker wasps ...

Wasps are beneficial as pollinators and pest controls, but a nest near your house can cause problems. Not all wasps are aggressive, but they will sting to protect their nests or if they feel ...

Many people in Oklahoma are experiencing wasps in their garage, storage sheds and houses. What is going on with these insects?If you haven’t notice around the eaves of your house ...

Seirian Sumner receives funding from the UK government's Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) and the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC). She is a Trustee and Fellow ...

Yellow jackets and paper wasps are typically a familiar sight this time of year – buzzing around gardens, patios and hiking trails and eyeing our picnics and barbecues. But this summer, our region’s ...