Over 35,000 species of wasps and bees fly around our planet, but only a few sting humans. Yellowjackets, bald-faced hornets, giant European hornets, and paper wasps are the most common aggressive ...

A long, dry summer has led to “extremely high” numbers of wasps around the country – and Kiwis are being warned not to attack ...

Wasps, which include yellow jackets and hornets, can be aggressive and sting multiple times. To treat a wasp sting, wash it with soap and water, then reduce swelling with ice and antihistamines.

Wasp stings were painful enough for people ... biodiversity giving wasps more food choices to eat. “If people find paper wasp nests in their garden, they should wait until the wasps have ...