News Tag: Wasps

March 26, 2024 | Outdoor Pests

Do Bees Really Have Knees?

We attempt to answer a question few people have ever asked: do bees really have knees? The answer may surprise you.

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April 6, 2023 | Outdoor Pests • Helpful Hints • Seasonal Bug Bulletin

Red is the New Black (and Yellow)

Red wasps are often considered to be more aggressive than garden-variety paper wasps and will sting when they perceive a threat to their life or territory.

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February 26, 2021 | Seasonal Bug Bulletin

Spring, the most important bug season

Just as spring signifies new beginnings for us, it means rejuvenation in the insect world as well. A key part of the life cycle for most insects happens in spring, and this season can set the stage for their activity the rest of the year.

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September 3, 2020 | Outdoor Pests • Helpful Hints

Is That a Wasp or a Yellowjacket?

Our yellowjacket vs wasp guide highlights key differences between the two species.

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December 20, 2019 | Seasonal Bug Bulletin

What do insects do in winter?

Today is the Winter Solstice: The shortest day of the year, and the first day of winter in the Northern Hemisphere. So what kind of winter are we in for? And what does that mean for bugs?

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September 2, 2019 | Outdoor Pests • Seasonal Bug Bulletin

Wafters, Stay-Stillers and Total Panickers

Comedian Michael McIntyre has a stand-up routine in which he categorizes people based on how they respond to wasps and yellowjackets buzzing around them.

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August 12, 2019 | Outdoor Pests • Helpful Hints

Getting stung for science

Imagine being so committed to the cause that you volunteer to be stung by various insects, just to record the data and share what it feels like.

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July 24, 2019 | Seasonal Bug Bulletin

How insects handle heat

The heat is on! Aside from being uncomfortable for the daily life of humans, hot weather has an impact on insect populations. The life cycle of certain insects speeds up dramatically when the temperature climbs.

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July 16, 2019 | Outdoor Pests

How to tell a wasp from a yellowjacket

A definitive guide on how to tell paper wasps and yellowjackets apart.

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