Mud daubers are a type of wasp that are very beneficial to the environment. They feed on other insects, including flies, hornets, and bees. However, they can become a nuisance in your yard if they nest in your home or on your property. Mud daubers will build their homes anywhere there is enough space available,
Ground hornets may look intimidating, but these solitary wasps are actually not known to be inherently aggressive towards people. That said, they can cause serious lawn damage and even potential health hazards to those with allergies or sensitivities. Besides, most people aren’t too keen on having one of the world’s largest hornets nesting in their
Oh no! You’ve encountered a wasp nest and now you have to figure out how to get rid of it without getting stung. Is it possible? Yes! You can get rid of a wasp nest without getting stung if you’re careful and follow our step-by-step guide below. That said, there is no way to 100%
There are thousands of species of wasps throughout the world, but the wasps we are most familiar with are typically black and yellow. So, it can be alarming when we come across a wasp we aren’t used to seeing, especially when that wasp is a shocking red color. Have you seen a red wasp around
Coming across a Cicada Killer Wasp is certainly fear-inducing, especially considering this wasp’s massive size. However, unlike many other wasps, the Cicada Killer Wasp is actually quite docile. Furthermore, her sting is less painful than much smaller wasps like yellow jackets or hornets. And while they can be beneficial, the Cicada Killer Wasp can wreak
The black wasp may look intimidating, but this is a truly beneficial insect is worth learning about. In today’s article, we are going to learn more about the black wasp, what to do if you encounter one, and how to get rid of the black wasp if you need to and keep it from returning
Often confused for locusts, cicadas are some of the noisiest and most notorious insects in the United States, if not in the world. These large, flying insects spend most of their time as immature nymphs underground, and some species lay dormant for nearly two decades. While cicadas are not dangerous to people or pets and
It’s summer, which means butterflies, bees and wasps are out and about. Wasps can be scary, especially for those who know what it feels like to be stung by one. In fact, we don’t know many people who actually enjoy being around wasps. These frightful and stinging insects have a reputation for being aggressive, and
With all this talk about Murder Hornets, it’s a pretty frightening time to be stung by any kind of stinging or biting insect – especially an insect who’s close relative has been infiltrating the news the last few weeks. Look, regardless of if it’s a bee, a centipede, or even an ant – insect stings
Are you wondering how to tell the difference between a hornet vs wasp? How do you know if you are dealing with a wasp nest or a hornet nest? More importantly, does it even make a difference? Hornets and wasps are common insects in the United States, but many people don’t know how to tell
Often confused with paper wasps or honey bees, yellow jackets are a type of wasp known to inhabit different parts of the world including the United States. These wasps are famous for their unique, predatory instincts, aggressive nature, and the fact that they live in such large colonies. Finding a swarm of bees or wasps
Some bug bites and stings hurt worse than others. For example, getting bitten by a beetle hurts. Getting stung by a honey bee hurts worse. Getting stung by a paper wasp is pure torture. Trust me, I know from experience. When I was nine-years-old I was playing in the field behind my house and out