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How to Remove a Wasp Nest from a Tree Safely
Want to know how to remove a wasp nest safely? A single nest can house several thousand wasps during summer months. These buzzing colonies aren’t ...
Are Wasp Spiders Dangerous?
Wasp spiders, with their striking yellow and black stripes, might look intimidating, but we can assure you there’s more to these fascinating creatures than meets ...
How to Prevent Wasps from Eating Caterpillars
If you’ve spent time planting milkweed or creating a safe space for butterflies to thrive, there’s nothing more frustrating than watching it all get undone ...
How to Effectively Use Vinegar to Repel Wasps
As the warmer months roll in, spending time outdoors can sometimes be interrupted by the unwelcome presence of wasps. These insects can be particularly bothersome, ...
What Does A Queen Wasp Look Like?
Queen wasps are truly remarkable creatures, measuring up to 3.8 centimetres in length, while worker wasps typically reach only 1.7 centimetres. In fact, these fascinating ...
What Happens If You Kill A Wasp In Your House?
You might be surprised to learn that killing a wasp inside your home could backfire. These insects release pheromones at the time they feel threatened ...
How to Get Rid of Wasps with Soap & Water
When it comes to dealing with unwelcome wasps, many people find themselves searching for effective, safe solutions. One popular method that has gained traction is ...
When is Wasp Season in the UK?
If you’ve ever had a run-in with a wasp, you probably remember it. That sharp sting, the sudden panic, and maybe even the scramble to ...
Differences Between A Wasp And A Hornet
The hornet vs wasp distinction might seem straightforward, but here’s a surprising fact: whilst there are over 100,000 wasp species on Earth, all hornets are ...
How to Stop Wasps Nesting Behind Your Shutters
Did you know that wasp nests behind your shutters can grow as big as a watermelon by summer’s end? Knowing how to prevent wasp nests ...
Black & Orange Wasps: Dangerous or Just Misjudged?
If you’ve ever spotted a black and orange wasp buzzing around your garden or hovering near your shed, your first thought might have been: Is ...
How to Repel Wasps with Wine
Spending time outdoors can be enjoyable. Whether you’re eating with family, reading a book in the garden, or having a barbecue, it’s a good way ...
What Is the Difference Between Bees and Wasps?
Did you know that bees contribute £651 million to the UK economy annually—£150 million more than the Royal Family brings in through tourism? When it ...
What Does a Wasp Sting Look Like?
Unlike bees, wasps can sting multiple times without dying, making their stings potentially more dangerous and painful. In fact, according to the Schmidt Sting Pain ...
How to Treat Wasp Sting on Dog
When your dog gets stung by a wasp, it’s not just a painful moment—it’s a moment full of worry, too. You want to help them, ...
How to Use Ant Powder to Kill Wasps
If you’ve got wasps nesting near your home, you’re probably searching for a quick, safe way to deal with them—without spending a fortune or waiting ...
How To Make A Wasp Trap
A single queen wasp caught in spring could prevent up to 1,000 worker wasps from invading your garden later in the season. Finding the right ...
Natural Ways to Stop Wasps From Crashing Parties
The UK alone is home to about 7,000 different wasp species. Most people run into just a few types at their summer parties, like German ...
How To Deal With A Wasp Nest Problem?
Did you know that a single wasp nest can house up to 20,000 wasps and grow to the size of a small car if left ...
How Many Wings Does A Wasp Have?
If you’ve ever had a wasp fly a bit too close for comfort, chances are you noticed the buzz before anything else. That fast, high-pitched ...
How to Get Rid of Yellow Jacket Wasps
Yellow jacket wasps can be a real pain, especially if they’ve made a nest near your home. If you’re dealing with them, you’ve probably noticed ...
The Truth About Wasp Stings and Tobacco Treatment
A shocking one million people end up in Emergency Departments each year due to bee and wasp stings. The pain from these stings usually lasts ...
How to Remove a Wasp Nest in Winter
There’s a good chance you’ve spotted a wasp nest clinging to the eaves of your roof, tucked in a shed corner, or hidden inside your ...
Do Wasps Pollinate? The Truth Might Surprise You
You probably see wasps as a nuisance—buzzing around your drink in the garden, building nests under your roof, or showing up uninvited at summer picnics. ...
Are Wasp Stings Acidic?
If you’ve ever been stung by a wasp, you’ll know it’s not just a quick sharp pain. There’s swelling. There’s redness. And for some people, ...
What Colour Keeps Wasps Away?
As the warmer months roll in, many of us look forward to enjoying the outdoors, but the presence of wasps can often put a damper ...
How to Get Rid of Mud Wasps
Mud wasps can be a real nuisance around your home. These insects are known for building their nests from mud, sticking them to walls, eaves, ...
What Is a Paper Wasp? And Should You Be Worried?
You might have seen one before without realising what it was. Long, narrow body. Dangling legs. A bit like a wasp but not quite like ...
How to Get Rid of Gall Wasps
There’s nothing more frustrating than watching your healthy citrus trees slowly get taken over by unsightly lumps and swollen stems. If you’ve noticed odd little ...
How Does Wasp Powder Work?
If you’ve found wasps nesting near your home, you’ll know how quickly they can turn from a small nuisance into a real problem. You might ...