The Asian Paper Wasp has a strong will to survive and it is that survival instinct that has allowed it to thrive outside of its original habitats on the Asian continent. Read more »

Caterpillars should be on guard when ichneumonids are in the neighborhood.

Parasitic ichneumon wasps often have long sword-like tubular organs at the end of their abdomens that are used by females to deposit eggs. The females lay the eggs in caterpillar and beetle larvae. The larvae will be food for the flying insects after they hatch and begin developing. These would-be beetles and would-be moths or butterflies stand no chance against the more aggressive species. Read more »

While it is native to Europe, northern Africa and warmer parts of Asia, the German wasp has managed to expand into much of the Northern Hemisphere. It is now firmly rooted in The Americas, Australia and New Zealand. Read more »

Because of the number of people allergic to wasp stings, the sight of wasps, in general, cause alarm. Sometimes, people eliminate wasps without really thinking about the gravity of the situations. Wasps are actually very useful insects. They kill agricultural pests and even houseflies. Before you think about how to kill wasps, you should consider these things. Read more »