How aggressive are tarantula hawks? Everything to know about the killer wasps
With more than 3 dozen species of wasps the tarantula hawks is one of the most common in Arizona. What happens if you get ...
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Parasitic 'horror' wasp that bursts from a fly's abdomen like an 'Alien' xenomorph discovered in Mississippi backyard
Scientists accidentally discover new species of wasp that lays eggs inside living, adult fruit flies, which then burst from ...
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New ‘horror’ wasp species hatches inside fruit flies, bursts out and kills them
A Mississippi researcher found a new species of wasp inside the abdomen of a common fruit fly in his own backyard.
Plants are the original con artists with an arsenal of disguise and trickery
These methods include producing sweet-smelling fragrances and sugary nectar. While some plants deliver on the promise of ...
Plant this herb to keep pesky wasps from infesting your garden
One simple and natural way to deter these pests is by planting herbs like basil and mint. These herbs emit a strong scent ...
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You’re more likely to get stung by a wasp in autumn – here are seven ways to protect yourself
Antihistamines can also help reduce itchiness and swelling. Wasp venom is alkaline so a common suggestion is to use acidic vinegar or lemon juice to neutralise it, but there is no evidence that ...
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New species of ‘horror’ wasp discovered in the US: ‘We didn’t think it was real,’ scientists admit
The wasp’s grisly manner of reproduction has earned ... Why did it take so long to discover something that infects such a common household pest? Moore theorized: “I would say maybe the one ...
Creepy crawlies or misunderstood beauties? Royal Mail unveils stunning set of spider stamps (and they make your post look like it's infested!)
The Royal Mail's new stamps include the cucumber spider, the ladybird spider, the candy-striped spider and the woodland ...
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Ground Wasps Can't Stand This Common Kitchen Cabinet Staple
If ground wasps are ruining your ability to enjoy your yard, there's a kitchen staple you probably already have in your ...
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The Common Kitchen Scrap People Use To Repel Wasps (& Does It Actually Work?)
Several online sources claim that this common kitchen scrap can be used to repel wasps. But, does it live up to the hype? We ...
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Wayne State study seeks insight into the evolution of parasitic wasps
Glen Hood, Ph.D., assistant professor of biological sciences in Wayne State University’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences ...
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Viral 'Tarantula Hawk' Pepsis Wasp inherent part of Las Vegas ecosystem
The infamous wasps have one of the world's most painful stings, but they're an important part of the Desert Southwest ...