Recent calls to the Purdue Extension office have prompted me to re-visit a topic I have written about before: bees or wasps that form an elaborate nest and function as a colony. We call them “social” ...

It is the time of year when we are told to ‘bee’ careful. Winged avengers are airborne, interrupting picnics, pre-game tailgating and mundane work around the yard. Many of us do not escape the ...

Wasps and bees are very active during summer months. We've received numerous calls about homeowners being stung while working in the yard, while others are concerned about being stung and wonder if ...

Unlike bees, wasps don’t store food for the winter and the majority of wasps die off when temperatures fall below freezing.

Bees, wasps, and hornets are often lumped together, but they’re not the same at all. Each insect has unique behaviors, physical traits, and roles in the ecosystem. Bees are crucial pollinators, while ...

If you’ve been noticing more bees, wasps and hornets this summer, you’re not alone. Local exterminators say their phones are ringing off the hook with calls seeking help with buzzing things with ...

In late summer, we often see bees, hornets and wasps and their nests. Let’s look at some you’re likely to see in and around your backyard. Honeybees are about 5/8 of an inch long, orangish brown, ...