Lavender contains essential oils such as linalool and camphor, which give it its distinctive floral scent. While it’s ...

Wasps need food and water sources as well as nesting sites to thrive. Learn what you may be doing to attract wasps to your ...

What kind of wasps are in the Lowcountry and how can you avoid stings? Here’s what to know about these pesky summer insects.

Bees are remarkable, cooperative creatures but we know little of them beyond...delicious honey...and more vaguely as pollinators; honey bees are able to maintain temperatures with tolerable limits eve ...

Hornets and wasps - hate the smell of peppermint oil so spraying this liberally around your patio or balcony can help to keep them at bay. Moths - acidic household white vinegar is effective for ...

If you've recently noticed an uptick in activity from insects of a stinging variety—mainly yellow jackets, bald-faced hornets and paper wasps—you're not alone.

Hornets approach with calmer, almost leisurely movements, while wasps appear more nervous and hectic. Both species can hover to inspect food sources or perform quick evasive maneuvers when threatened.

Hornet vs Wasp – How to Tell the Difference in 3 Easy StepsStory by Rebecca Bales • 11mo 1 / 13 © ...

Summer in the Bay State means backyard barbecues, Red Sox games, and enjoying your outdoor space – not dodging wasps. As the temperatures rise, so does the presence of wasps, bees, and hornets ...

In Japan, an average of 20 to 40 people die each year from hornet, wasp and bee stings combined. The NPWS said: "Asian hornet will also sting people but in general, the sting is no worse than a ...