Wasps first appeared in the fossil record in the Jurassic, and diversified into many surviving superfamilies by the Cretaceous. They are a successful and diverse group of insects with tens …

Jan 24, 2023 · Wasps are small, flying insects that usually have an identifiable black body with yellow bands. Typically, wasps have a slender, smooth body with a narrow waist, a pair of …

Oct 4, 2025 · Wasps are subdivided into two groups: solitary wasps, which live alone, and social wasps, which live in colonies. Of the tens of thousands of species of wasps that have been …

Feb 17, 2025 · Wasps are beneficial pollinators, but they can be dangerous. Learn more about health risks, what to do if you have them, and more.

Jul 8, 2025 · Whether you're facing one pesky wasp's nest or an infestation, follow this guide to learn how to get rid of wasps at your home and keep them away.

These wasps are renowned for their unique lifestyle, especially their hunting ritual, which involves paralyzing spiders using their venom and using them as live food for their larvae.

Wasps get a bad rap as unwanted picnic guests and unrelenting stingers, but did you know the majority of them aren't aggressive at all? And many wasps don't even sport black- and yellow …

Apr 7, 2025 · Wasps can be annoying, and potentially dangerous. Learn the differences between different types of wasps, and how to destroy wasp nests on your property.

Jun 12, 2025 · Wasps are one of nature’s most diverse and fascinating insects—ranging from social stingers like hornets and yellowjackets to solitary hunters like tarantula hawks and mud …

Apr 15, 2025 · Learn how to get rid of wasps, as well as how to prevent them from coming near your home and garden, according to pest and gardening experts. We also share a guide to the …