Recent calls to the Purdue Extension office have prompted me to re-visit a topic I have written about before: bees or wasps that form an elaborate nest and function as a colony. We call them “social” ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Bees: Love them or hate them, they play an important role in our global ecosystem, in our economy and even in our backyards. But do they deserve the bad wrap they receive ...

Wasps, hornets, yellowjackets, and bees all have a lot in common, but there are plenty of ways to tell the difference between them. If you’re not sure what’s causing that constant buzzing out in your ...

Bees, wasps, and hornets are often lumped together, but they’re not the same at all. Each insect has unique behaviors, physical traits, and roles in the ecosystem. Bees are crucial pollinators, while ...

PITTSFORD, N.Y. (WROC) — Before those temperatures start to get a little bit too cold, plants use this time of year to soak up every last bit of sunshine and warmth before heading into the fall season ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. It might seem like every flying insect in your garden is out to ...

It's peak season for wasp populations, according to local experts. Rochester Beekeepers have been getting a lot of calls saying, "I got bees. Come and get them," Pat Bono, the group organizer, said.

“Culturally, we are brought up to hate or fear wasps." To humans, wasps are not as popular or as well-liked as bees, according to a new study from the University College London that was published in ...

Bees and wasps provide many ecological services, including pollinating and feeding on garden pests such as caterpillars. But now that chilly days have arrived in most of the Southeast, you may wonder ...

There’s nothing as refreshing as a dip in the pool on a hot summer day. But your relaxing swim can quickly turn hectic when wasps, bees and other pests swarm around your pool. Want to keep the pests ...