Beekeepers in Alabama should be aware of a new flying foe recently discovered in the Southeast. The yellow-legged hornet, Vespa veluntina, has been confirmed in Georgia. Alabama Cooperative Extension ...

At first glance, wasp and hornet nests look a lot alike. Both may hang from eaves, tree branches, or other sheltered spots, ...

The Yellow Legged Hornet has been spotted in Georgia for the first time. Officials are asking for help tracking the invasive species, which kills honeybees and threatens the agriculture industry.

SPOKANE, Wash. — Wasp and yellow jackets are an annoying part of spring and summertime. Experts say it’s not uncommon to see the insects this early. “Mostly what we're seeing right now are the wasps.

Wasps often have a scary reputation for their painful sting, but they are highly beneficial insects in the ecosystem. They prey on many flies, caterpillars and young insects that damage crop plants, ...

The first confirmed sighting of an Asian Hornet in the north took place in Dundonald on October 10. The Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) said that it was spotted and captured by a vigilant ...

People all across WNY are complaining about what they think are large numbers of bees swarming around. Experts say what most people are chasing are actually yellow jacket wasps - which this year are ...

Wasps are pollinators in the garden, but not insects you want to encounter around your home, yard, or patio—they are more aggressive than bees, and you don't want to get stung while lounging outside.

After 20 years in France, the Asian hornet has spread nationwide—and it now threatens bees and overall biodiversity. Its stings aren’t inherently more dangerous than those of other hymenopterans, but ...