Wasps sting first and ask questions later—or so it seems. PETBOOK editor and biologist Saskia Schneider explains why this is the case. When we talk about wasps, we mainly mean the German wasp, Vespula ...

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With summer right around the corner, insects that left as the cooler months approached will make their return. One such insect is the wasp. Some properties are more prone to wasp activity than others.

Few people are likely pleased when wasps join them. They nibble on food uninvited, buzz close to the body, and sting if they perceive us as a threat. No, wasps are truly bothersome—at least to humans.

Despite the glorious arrival of summer, there’s definitely a sting in the season’s tail – quite literally. Even in the UK, it’s not just sunburn we need to watch out for. From nettles to jellyfish, ...

Wasps are some of the more dangerous stinging insects because they can sting repeatedly, potentially leading to a severe allergic reaction. If you find wasp nests or notice wasp activity in or around ...

The next time you stub your toe, get pricked with a needle, or have your fingers jammed in the lid of a piano, you might pause to consider the marvellous way our bodies are able to heal such injuries.