Spring is the time of year when my friends remember what a strange job I have, because a stripy insect has just appeared in ...

If you've ever been stung by a wasp before, you know how much it hurts. Luckily, there's a task you can do every spring that ...

If you’re battling a plague of wasps right now, you’re not alone, says University of Auckland Professor Jacqueline Beggs. "New Zealand has the highest recorded densities of common and German ...

New Zealand has one of the world’s highest recorded densities of German and common wasps, which typically surge in numbers following a lengthy spell of warm and dry weather. University of ...

Aucklanders who feel like they have been dealing with more wasps are not imagining it. An ecology professor said a long, dry ...

With warmer weather just around the corner now that we've hit spring, a gardening expert has shared a top tip on how to deter wasps from your garden this year - and it's simple and affordable.

We have all dealt with wasps, known for terrorizing swimming pools, picnics, and other outdoor activities with their alarming appearance and painful sting. Many people annoyed by their ...

Common Hoverfly Parasitoid Wasps! Today we're looking at a wasp I found in my backyard. This little insect lays its eggs inside of other hosts (hoverflys), which consumes the hoverfly larva from ...

A survey of 500 primary school pupils has revealed that many children struggle to name even the most common bugs and insects ...

Here, he highlights six often-misunderstood garden critters that contribute significantly to a thriving ecosystem. Despite ...