Category: Wasps

During summertime, wasps are busy collecting materials to build a nest. They can build a nest in places that are unlikely to attract other insects, such as the roof eaves…Continue readingHow to Get Rid of Wasps in Your Home

Identifying a queen wasp isn’t as easy as it may sound. The queen is the leader of the wasp colony, and she is also responsible for laying all the eggs…Continue readingDoes Wasps Have a Queen Wasp?

During the winter, the female wasps of a colony will hibernate in order to survive. The wasps will enter torpor if they aren’t able to find food. The wasps will…Continue readingHow Does Wasps Hibernate in the Winter?

Whether they are predators or pollinators, wasps are beneficial insects that are important to humans. Their ability to pollinate plants helps control insect pest populations. Some wasps even make honey.…Continue readingHow Does Wasps Pollinate Flowers?

Getting stung by a wasp is not something you would want to happen. This is because a wasp’s venom is very painful and can cause a lot of pain. In…Continue readingDoes Wasps Die After Stinging?

During the summer, a wasp infestation can be a real nuisance. Wasps can enter your home in a number of ways. You can keep them out with the right preventative…Continue readingHow Wasps Get in House

During the summer months, paper wasps feed on nectar and other insects. As the season progresses, they begin to make nests made of paper. The paper nest is an umbrella-shaped…Continue readingHow Wasps Make Paper Nests

Typically, a wasp nest is a ball or dome-shaped structure, which is built out of wood pulp, spit, saliva, or other plant materials. It may also be constructed of paper…Continue readingHow Many Wasps in a Large Nest?

Unlike bees, wasps have less hair, and their C-shaped eyes are reddish brown. They also have a pointed sting that can be painful. The wasps can be divided into three…Continue readingHow Large Are Wasps?

Generally speaking, the queen wasp is the largest member of a wasp colony. She is the only member of the colony that will survive the winter. She spends the winter…Continue readingHow Large Are Queen Wasps?

Depending on the species, the paper wasp can grow to be 5/8 to 3/4 inches long. The body is narrow and has six long, thin legs. These legs dangle when…Continue readingHow Large Are Paper Wasps?

During summer, the queen wasp will build a nest. This nest is often half an inch in diameter and will grow larger as the season progresses. It is usually made…Continue readingHow Many Wasps Live in a Large Nest?

Fig wasps are pollinator mutualists. Their symbiotic relationship with figs originated around 75 million years ago. They belong to a superfamily of wasps known as the Chalcidoidea. This superfamily includes…Continue readingHow Large Are Fig Wasps?

Thousands of wasps are damaging the environment of New Zealand. They are stealing honey from beehives, killing honey bees, and disrupting recreational activities. They are also a health hazard. They…Continue readingHow Did Wasps Get to New Zealand?

Several species of wasps have been introduced to New Zealand, both from abroad and locally. These pests can be destructive, and pose a threat to the health and safety of…Continue readingWasps Introduced to New Zealand

Throughout New Zealand there are many wasps, many of which are native. There are also several introduced species. These non-native wasps can cause a nuisance and damage the native ecosystems.…Continue readingWhat Wasps Are in NZ?

During the winter months, wasps will hibernate in power boxes, flagpoles, and wooden fences. They will emerge in spring when temperatures begin to warm up. In some northern areas, they…Continue readingHow Late Do Wasps Stay Out?

During spring, a queen wasp builds a nest. She is the leader of the colony and has a pointed sting. Thousands of wasps live in a nest made of wood…Continue readingHow Heavy Are Wasps?

During spring, the queens of a wasp colony emerge from hibernation to start building their nests. These nests are made of small cores of cells, each about twenty to thirty…Continue readingAre Wasps Getting Bigger?

Several species of wasps feed their young in different ways. Some species raise their young in a solitary fashion, while others form nests with relatives or other wasps. Some species…Continue readingHow Do Wasps Feed Their Young?