The Big Wasp Survey, a citizen science project involving thousands of volunteers throughout the UK, has yielded important genetic insights into the common wasp, reports a study led by UCL researchers.

If you're seeing more than a few wasps near your house, here's how to get rid of them and keep them away.

Wasps aren't many people's favorite insect, but they can actually do a lot of good. Some pollinate flowers and vegetables, while others help control aphids, caterpillars, and other garden pests. Okay, ...

As high temperatures persist across parts of California, you may have noticed an uptick of stinging insects zipping around your property. Wasp season is typically between March and November but the ...

What’s buzzing around California? It’s not bees or mosquitoes, it’s wasps. Active year-round, wasps are most noticeable from March through November. This peak season sees their colonies at full size, ...

Evie introduces us to the gold-marked thread-waisted wasp. During late summer and early fall we see many wasps. One of the most common solitary wasps takes skinny to the extreme. Evie introduces us to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A wasp flying towards pink and green flowers - Wirestock Creators/Shutterstock You may have read that wasps are important to the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Wasps are beneficial as pollinators and pest controls, but a nest near your house can cause problems. Not all wasps are aggressive ...