The females of this interspecies infiltrator, dubbed syntretus perlmani, reproduce by driving their hypodermic-like ovipositor— the stinger in stinging wasps — into a fruit fly’s abdomen to ...

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The newly discovered wasp has the unique ability to inject live adult fruit flies with its eggs, a behavior that is unprecedented among parasitoid wasps, which typically target fly larvae.

The discovery, the fourth wasp species found on the university grounds in seven years, reveals the hidden world of parasitoid wasps and the intricate ecosystems that thrive outside our doors.

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Whether you have your windows open during summer or hosting an outdoor gathering, it can get frustrating when wasps invade your space. And while such insects are nature’s pest control ...

Experts say if wasps become a safety risk, it's important to use a spray that specifically says it targets wasps.

These large wasps are significant pollinators and they are generally more focused on nectar and hunting spiders rather than interacting with humans. While they can deliver a painful sting if ...

Wasps have generally earned themselves a bad reputation. But despite their occasional aggression, these insects play an important role in the ecosystem. There are over 7,000 species of wasp living in ...

Rentokil Pest Control says the Common and German Wasps present a threat of infestation over the late summer and early autumn. Typically at this time, wasps will be in search of carbohydrates for ...

People aren’t the only ones preparing for the cooler weather. Bees and wasps are looking for a permanent place to spend the winter and your home might seem like a safe and secure spot to wait it ...

Or sign-in if you have an account. Spend any amount of time outside around this time of year in most of Canada, you’re likely to be besieged by wasps. Early fall gardening? Give the hungry ...