Invasive, aggressive and destructive, the yellow-legged Asian hornet (Vespa velutina) is on the rise in the UK. Asian hornets are an invasive species that poses a threat to biodiversity, preying on ...

If you had to run it down, do you know the differences for a hornet vs. wasp? As summer approaches and temperatures rise, so does the number of winged visitors buzzing around your yard. While they may ...

The invasive insects have a taste for beetles, butterflies, spiders, and more. By Laura Baisas Published Mar 4, 2025 7:00 AM EST Get the Popular Science daily ...

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.

You can kill wasps instantly with household items like soapy water, lemon extract spray, or hairspray, but commercial sprays are the most reliable. Timing is crucial—treat nests in the early morning ...

To date, there have been been reported sightings only in Auckland - with the discovery of queen hornets and nests in the ...

It’s a bird. It’s a plane. It’s a ... wasp! As temperatures in Middle Tennessee start to increase, the insect has decided to make its grand return with an extra bit of pizzazz. The common wasp, or ...