Bees and wasps are the most similar in appearance, and they are the most easily confused. It is not uncommon to hear complaints about the “bee” that landed on somebody’s hamburger at a ...

Dikes are indispensable for bees, especially if they are home to many different plant and flower species. A large census ...

Wasp Identification Some people mistake wasps with common bees such as honey bees and bumblebees. The main difference in identifying a wasp vs. a bee is their body. Wasps generally have harder and ...

In late summer, we often see bees, hornets and wasps and their nests. Let’s look at some you’re likely to see in and around your backyard. Honeybees are about 5/8 of an inch long, orangish ...

Bumble bees and yellowjacket wasps typically nest in the ground (though you might see some nesting in trees or buildings). To locate the perfect nest site, both species search for abandoned rodent ...

Honey bees build their double-sided combs vertically, whereas wasps build single-sided comb horizontally (i.e., the opening of each cell faces downward).

When it comes to most species of bees, they are not going to be aggressive toward humans or pets. The more common type of bees seen in South Jersey are the bumblebee, carpenter bee and honey bee.

If you do find a nest, you should deal with it soon: Wasps really do become more aggressive in the fall as their food—nectar, fruit, insects and carrion—becomes more scarce.