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A swarm of destructive wasp-like insects is spreading fast, and it could mean bad news for pine trees, holiday traditions, and your backyard.
Bees aren't out to get you, but some pack a painful punch if pushed too far. There are over 20,000 bee species worldwide, but here we narrowed it down to the 15 that stand out for their sting strength ...
The wasps carefully select appropriately sized stones for this purpose, demonstrating size discrimination and purpose-driven selection. Another fascinating example comes from certain mud-dauber wasps ...
Paper Wasps The Papermakers of Nature (image credits: unsplash) Paper wasps are true artists, crafting delicate nests that hang from branches and eaves like paper lanterns. They chew up wood fibers ...
Pest control costs in San Antonio San Antonio exterminator costs vary depending on the severity of your infestations. Expect to pay between $150 and $500 for a one-time service. However, fixing an ...
The process of pollination for figs is unique. Since fig flowers bloom internally, they cannot rely on the wind or other insects to spread their pollen. Enter, the fig wasp with the female being ...
Leafcutters cut circles or ovals from soft leaves that they then use in a stem or tunnel for nest building. Mason bees use mud to partition their nests. Cellophane bees make a resinous gel to form ...
The Crane WASP, also known as "the infinity 3D printer," uses locally sourced clay, mud or cement to 3D-print affordable homes. It can even use agricultural waste as aggregate.
Mud daubers: These solitary wasps build nests out of mud, often on walls or in sheltered areas. They have long, slender bodies and are usually black or metallic blue.
AUSTIN, Texas — A days-long boil water notice has been lifted for parts of the Wells Branch Municipal Utility District (MUD). On Saturday, June 8, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality ...
A wasp nest has a hexagonal shape that measures 6-8 inches wide, and colonies are much smaller at 20-30 insects. Their nests are often located in eaves, pipes, sheltered areas, or on branches. Some ...