Category: Wasps

Using a smoker on wasps can be an effective method of pest control. Although you should be careful about putting your hand too near the nest, you can use the…Continue readingHow to Use a Smoker on Wasps

Whether or not wasps give off a scent when killed depends on the individual wasp. There are approximately 20,000 different species of wasps, most of which are solitary. A few…Continue readingDo Wasps Give Off a Smell When Killed?

During the summer months, wasps are busy building their nests. These nests can be found in a wide variety of places. Some of the more common places are wood sheds,…Continue readingWhat Time of Year Do Wasps Disappear?

Whether you live in a house or an apartment, wasps can be a problem. They are able to chew through a variety of building materials and can cause damage to…Continue readingHow Did Wasps Cause Damage to Property?

During the summer, wasp colonies live in nests. Adult wasps spend their time caring for their colony, laying eggs, and feeding larvae. They then return to the nest when the…Continue readingWhy Do Wasps Come Out in Fall?

Unlike other insects, wasps don’t hibernate, but they do prepare their nests for winter. This is because they need food to survive during the cold winter months. It is important…Continue readingDid You Know That Wasps Go Away in the Fall?

Those who have ever been bitten by a wasp have probably asked themselves, “Do wasps kill cicadas?” Cicadas are not dangerous to humans but some people can develop an allergic…Continue readingDo Wasps Kill Cicadas?

Unlike bees, wasps sting and are known for their aggressive nature. They are also known for their ability to sting multiple people throughout their lifetime. This can be very dangerous.…Continue readingHow Do Wasps Make Shampoo?

Unlike humans, wasps do not have lungs or hearts. Instead, they have a respiratory system that includes spiracles, holes in their bodies that allow them to breathe. The spiracles are…Continue readingWhat Do Wasps Need to Breathe?

Figs aren’t fruits; they are inflorescences, which are clusters of flowers and seeds inside a bulbous stem. The flowers are pollinated by a queen wasp, who enters a narrow opening…Continue readingHow Do Wasps Really Make Figs?

Fortunately, most wasp stings are harmless. However, they can cause a number of serious medical complications. Depending on the number of times you are stung, the severity of the reaction,…Continue readingHow Do Wasps Actually Stink?

Despite its common name, wasps are not all that toxic. But a sting from a wasp can be dangerous. And, if you are allergic to the venom, it can cause…Continue readingHow Do Wasps Release Poison?

Several different species of wasps exist. Several species are social, while others are solitary. Social species have a queen and a swarm of worker wasps. The queens will lay eggs…Continue readingHow Do Wasps Take Over Bee Nests?

During the fall season in Kushihara, a mountain village in Japan, residents celebrate the seasonal eating of wasps. Wasp larvae, called manju, are boiled in soy sauce, sugar, and corn…Continue readingWhy Do Wasps Taste Spice?

Generally speaking, wasps and bees are close cousins. Although they are both members of the order Hymenoptera, wasps are predators while bees are pollinators. Bees are furry creatures that collect…Continue readingHow Do Wasps Turn Into Bees?

Unlike most insects, wasps live in social groups. They work together to collect food, raise young, and protect the colony. Wasps use a complex system of chemicals called pheromones to…Continue readingHow Do Wasps Work in Groups?

Whether you have an infestation of wasps in your yard or you just want to get rid of wasps from your patio, there are several things you can do to…Continue readingHow Do I Get Rid of Wasps?

Depending on the type of wasps, you may not need an exterminator to rid your home of wasps. Some wasp species, such as bald-faced hornets, are not aggressive. They can…Continue readingDo I Need An Exterminator For Wasps?

Despite their reputation for being aggressive and solitary, wasps play a crucial role in our environment. They pollinate plants, decompose organic waste, and control the populations of many insects. They…Continue readingHow Are Wasps Beneficial to the Environment?

During the spring, a wasp queen starts building a nest. The nest starts small, but increases in size as the number of wasps increases. It is made of a comb…Continue readingHow Big Can Wasps Grow?