Across the region, Mara Silver’s kiln-fired homes are helping dwindling species endure—and encouraging people to share their ...

Of the more than 4,000 known species of wasps in California, two are known as mud daubers: Sceliphron caementarium (black and ...

Of the over 4,000 known species of wasps in California, two are known as mud daubers: Sceliphron caementarium (black and yellow mud dauber) and Chalybion californicum (blue mud dauber). Mud daubers ...

I recently found and killed a yellow-and-black mud dauber wasp that was very docile because I didn't realize mud daubers are non-aggressive. When left alone, these wasps only use their stingers to ...

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A birdbath can be the centerpiece of your yard, helping attract birds and other wildlife ... including wasps. Many would prefer to avoid these unwanted pests.

Wasps are pollinators in the garden, but not insects you want to encounter around your home, yard, or patio—they are more aggressive than bees, and you don't want to get stung while lounging outside.

Before you knock a wasp nest, make sure you’ve thoroughly sprayed it and wait to ensure the stinging insects are dead. Maria Elena Scott Ouch! Have you taken a walk outside and gotten a surprise sting ...

It seems like 2019 was so long ago, but that is when the Asian giant hornets dominated the news (at least for a little while). In case you needed reminding, these were the huge, scary hornets that ...