Insect stings are a common, painful occurrence. There are several species of wasps with stingers, the most widespread being yellowjackets (common wasp) and hornets. When a hornet stings a person and leaves the stinger stuck in the skin, it is essential to get rid of it as soon as possible. So how do you deal […]

Murder hornet, the name alone is pretty fear-inducing. It’s no wonder why after its first sighting in 2019 in Washington State, authorities and scientists alike have since embarked on a full-scale hunt to eradicate these pests due to its threat to the bee populations and potentially to humans. How big can the murder hornets get? […]

Hornets are social wasps that prey mainly on other insects. Unless provoked, they aren’t a threat to humans. However, some species are known to be aggressive and can sting more than once when provoked. How do you get rid of hornets? This is the first thought that comes to mind when homeowners discover an individual […]

Bald faced hornets are very terrifying creatures that look like something out of a horror movie. If their appearance isn’t enough to give you nightmares, maybe this fact will: Their smooth stinger is able to sting repeatedly with no damage to the insect and much pain to the target. They can inject a huge amount […]

Having an unknown nest in or around the house is dangerous, especially when it’s unknown whether or not it’s a nest of stinging or poisonous insects. Once confirmed what kind of nest they have, people usually find out that they have hornet or wasp nests. These nests are quite similar, but also different in some […]

Without bees and beneficial insects, most plant and animal species would go extinct. But hornets have caused chaos for humans since the beginning. They tend to sting when aggravated and can also emit venom into the eyes of their foes, causing momentary loss of sight. And though it would take about 1,100 stings to endanger […]

Hornets and yellowjackets both belong to the same category of wasp: social wasp. They produce colonies every year, with only the malted queen surviving winter. While they’re often confusing, these two insects do vary in a few ways. What exactly are their differences, and how important is it to know them? These pests have differences […]