Hornets and bees are both feared insects for their painful stings. Both are quick-flying, hive-building insects that work together as a community. They also appear similar at times, such as in their ...

New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show hornets, wasps and bees have killed more people every year for the last five reported years. The new statistics were published Friday.

Curious where bees and wasps go in winter? Learn how these buzzing insects survive the cold months and what happens to hives and nests until spring.

Stefan Berg and his Bavarian colleagues are fighting an almost hopeless battle. The head of the Bavarian Institute for Bee Research and Beekeeping in Veitshöchheim near Würzburg and other beekeepers ...

This collection of stories shows unusual bee rescues and hive mishaps across Washington state. One story explains how officials used tiny radio tags to track and remove invasive "murder hornets" from ...

SEATTLE — The world's largest hornet, an invasive breed dubbed the “murder hornet” for its dangerous sting and ability to slaughter a honey bee hive in a matter of hours, has been declared eradicated ...

Unfortunately, yet another invasive insect is keeping Clemson staff busy this year. The yellow-legged hornet has been spotted ...

For the past few weeks, the phrase “murder hornet” has made frequent appearances in media outlets — producing chilling claims that a dangerous human-killer threatens to invade North America. But ...

Hornets are a type of wasp that belongs to the family Vespidae. They are among the largest types of wasps, making them intimidating insects. As with all living creatures, hornet size depends on the ...