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.

A fear of insects - entomophobia -is relatively common among people, but for some spiders, stings really can be a matter of life or death. One wasp in particular makes even the biggest, hairiest ...

The insect of the year 2025 helps foresters combat the pest known as the wood wasp. This insect, which bears some resemblance to a hornet, lays eggs in both live and freshly cut trees, leading to ...