Not only is that good news for the species, but it’s also good news for trees: the wasp, Oobius depressus, is a natural enemy to the locust wood borer, a pest that attacks the black locust tree. The ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Wasps aren’t complete villains, though, because they are potential pollinators and can help with insect ...

Wasps are drawn to your yard by any food and drink containing sugar or protein. They like to build their nests in sheltered spaces, often close to the house. Get rid of wasps by eliminating what ...

Bees and wasps swarming around your property may be a buzzkill during the summer months, however, they have important work to do. If you find a beehive or wasp nest on your property, just breathe… ...

I’ve always liked wasps. There’s something to admire about a small critter that can stick up for itself so pointedly – puns intended. Some of my nature-loving friends find this attitude odd. I point ...

People sometimes get creative when trying to rid their homes of unwanted pests. Although wasps are beneficial pollinators, they can be defensive of their nests, and there are times when it’s safest to ...

A "monster" wasp nest in South Auckland has been destroyed with exterminators taking two days to get rid of over 200,000 wasps. The multi-generational nest was in a Conifer tree on a farm in Karaka, ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Wasps are a common nuisance in yards and gardens across the country. While it is easy to make mistakes that attract wasps to your yard, it is ...