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Red Wasps in Texas: Identification & Where They’re Found

Texas is among the hottest states in America. And where there’s heat, there’s insects. Wasps are no exception. If you’ve ever ...
Isanti-Chisago County Star

State, federal agencies use wasps to slow the spread of emerald ash borer in Minnesota

This September, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service will complete a joint biological control eff ...
AZ Animals

Wasp Nest vs. Hornet Nest: How to Spot the Difference

At first glance, wasp and hornet nests look a lot alike. Both may hang from eaves, tree branches, or other sheltered spots, ...

A Triennial exhibit for the birds (and other wildlife)

In the dusky light of an early autumn evening this week, the walking paths around Mass Audubon’s Boston Nature Center in ...
BBC

'I almost stripped naked during wasp attack'

Emily Hutchison says she was attacked by the wasps while on a footpath with her family It was meant to be a peaceful Sunday stroll, but Emily Hutchison says a walk with family turned into a nightmare ...
The Irish Times

No further Asian hornet sightings confirmed ahead of Cork nest removal

A small number of sightings of potential Asian hornets’ nests are being investigated by the National Parks & Wildlife Service (NPWS). However, Ireland still only has one confirmed nest, the chair of ...
New Hampshire Public Radio

Something Wild: How to co-exist with wasps and hornets

The owner of this house is holding out until winter before dealing with this nest. This segment originally aired in September 2021. Enjoy this archive episode! Have you ever been walking along, ...
The Advocate

Wasps help control insects in the garden. Just keep nests away from people: Dan Gill's advice

I’d like to get some information on wasps. Should I automatically destroy any nests I find? I seem to remember that wasps pollinate flowers. I’ve also read that some wasps eliminate garden pests. — ...
Charleston City Paper

Radioactive wasp nest found at S.C. nuclear facility

MORNING HEADLINES | Workers at the Savannah River Site nuclear facility near Aiken earlier this month discovered a radioactive wasp nest, according to a report from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) ...
Healio

Parent reports severe hand pain after wasp sting

The mother of one of your patients comes urgently into your clinic after the acute onset of severe pain involving the middle finger of her right hand. She was bringing her toddler in for a routine ...
The Island Packet

Here’s how to identify the many kinds of stinging wasps in the SC Lowcountry & keep them away

Before you knock a wasp nest, make sure you’ve thoroughly sprayed it and wait to ensure the stinging insects are dead. Maria Elena Scott Ouch! Have you taken a walk outside and gotten a surprise sting ...
The Manhattan Mercury

K-State entomologist explains how to safely remove wasp nests

A common problem many homeowners encounter is wasps taking up residence outside their homes. K-State entomologist Raymond Cloyd says, however, not all wasps are harmful. “Wasps are beneficial and they ...