Common wasp species could be valuable at sustainably managing crop pests. Social wasps are effective predators that can manage pests on two high-value crops, maize and sugarcane, a new study published ...

This spot attracts wasps because it's a dark place for them to hide while providing shelter from the frost, but luckily you ...

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In the summer it’s common to open your doors and windows wide to let the fresh air in, but in doing so you could be encouraging a few unwelcome guests. Wasps are one pest I prefer to keep out, and in ...

Invisible to the naked eye, harmless to humans, and a natural enemy of pest insects, parasitic wasps roam the landscape in search of an unsuspecting host in which to lay their eggs. In addition to ...

Gardeners who plant pollinator friendly gardens also get a bonus — insects that our allies in pest control — insect predators and parasites. We like to refer to them as "beneficials" or "good guys." ...

Parasitic wasps kill pest insects, but their existence is largely unknown to the public. Now, scientists have sequenced the genomes of three parasitoid wasp species, revealing many features that could ...

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What good are wasps? It’s a question we hear all the time. And, let’s face it, wasps are routinely demonised. They interrupt picnics (they love beer and fruit as much as we do). Their sting can be ...