Have you ever wondered if wasps can get high? You might be surprised by the response. While it may sound unusual to imagine, wasps have been known to devour fermented fruits and experience a type of intoxication. We’ll look at wasp behavior after consuming fermented …
Wasps are very important pollinators. Wasps are insects, in the same Order, Hymenoptera, like bees and ants. Most familiar wasps belong to a group called the Aculeata. Now, it is important to note that not all species of wasps pollinate flowers and plants. The ones …
Bees and wasps are both insects that belong to the Hymenoptera group and have a reputation for being bothersome and sometimes dangerous to humans. Yet, these insects serve a crucial function in our ecology and are essential for pollination and pest management. Despite their similarities, …
When people talk about centipedes, they always seem to be looking for ways to justify the hundred in their name, usually by exaggerating how many legs they have. But the truth is, centipedes don’t actually have 100 legs most of them only have 15 pairs …
Finding tiny flying beetles buzzing around your home can be annoying, even alarming. However, they are typically harmless and there are simple steps you can take to eliminate an infestation. This article discusses what attracts these flying bugs, how to identify common household species, and …
There are many fascinating things about millipedes, but one of the most interesting to children and adults alike is this question: How many legs does a millipede have? In general, the answer to this question depends on how many pairs of legs the millipede has. …
Wasp spray tricks the wasp’s brain into believing it must flex. Extensively flex. Due to all of the flexing, the wasp is unable to breathe or move. This effectively eliminates the wasp. Different sprays accomplish different tasks, but the majority contain a chemical that prevents …
Wasps mostly bite but will resort to stinging when they or their nest are disturbed, or when they become irritated by your actions. Unlike Honeybees, wasps are able to sting as many times as they want because they don’t lose their stinger with their sting. …
Bees and wasps are insects in the Hymenoptera order, along with ants and sawflies. Both live in colonies with queens, workers, and males. But there are important differences between honey bees and wasps in their social structures and reproduction. A honey bee colony revolves around …
Woolly aphids, whiteflies, and mealybugs are small white insects that resemble lint on plants. This guide contains an exhaustive list of tiny white bugs that resemble dust. While these insects may appear small, one of them poses serious health risks such as allergic reactions and …