How Are Wasps Helpful to Humans?

Often, we see wasps as pests. But they play a very important role in our environment. They help to keep our ecosystem healthy, and they play a role in pollinating flowers and plants.

There are over 20,000 species of wasps. Some are solitary and others are social. There are also parasitic wasps. These parasitic wasps sting and inject their eggs into their hosts. These eggs grow inside their hosts, then they emerge and feed on their host. They then fly off to continue the cycle.

Wasps are helpful to humans because they can control pest populations. The agricultural industry regularly deploys wasps to protect crops. This helps to reduce the need for pesticides. They also help to regulate the populations of crop pests.

They also act as decomposers, breaking down the biomass of soil. This helps to release nutrients into the soil. They feed on insects considered pests by humans. They also produce wood pulp from wood fibers. This pulp is used to make wine, bread and beer. They also build nests in homes and buildings. These nests are attached to eaves and porch ceilings.

Wasps also produce powerful antibiotics in their venom. These antibiotics have potential benefits for human health. There is a large amount of research being done on wasp venom and it may be a promising cancer treatment.

Wasps also make tasty snacks. These wasps feed on a wide range of insects. They are a great source of protein.