It's never fun to find a ground wasp nest in your backyard. These pests get angry and territorial when their nest is threatened, and merely walking near the hive can be interpreted as an assault. This ...

Texas is among the hottest states in America. And where there’s heat, there’s insects. Wasps are no exception. If you’ve ever ...

Most ground-nesting wasps are solitary and mind their own business as they pollinate plants and prey on unwelcome garden pests, such as caterpillars. But social wasps, which live in a colony with a ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. It might seem like every flying insect in your garden is out to ...

Don't miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook. Last summer while working in the garden, I was startled when a fast-flying wasp dropped a plump pumpkin spider on the soil in front of me. The wasp ...

It has to be tough to be a good guy when you have a mean look about you. Consider the great golden digger wasp, a striking, slender wasp often found around flower gardens in summer and fall months.