Wasps

Can Asian hornets kill bees?

Can Asian hornets kill bees?

Asian, or Japanese Giant Hornets are a dying breed that can kill a human with as little as one sting. They tend to make their nests in the ground like other hornets or in large nests of thousands like wasps. They are aggressive and territorial and will travel far to get their food.  The Asian…

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Which Wasps Are Most Aggressive?

There are over 30,000 species of wasps. These stinging insects, like bees, belong to the Hymenoptera family. You’re likely to come across them during daylight hours in the summer and early fall months.   What makes wasps particularly dangerous is that unlike a bee, which can only sting you once, a female wasp has the ability to

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Home Remedies for Wasp Stings

Wasps are the most common stinging menace in many Canadian cities. Although their stings are painful and uncomfortable, most who get stung by these pests recuperate quickly and without complications.  A wasp stings in self-defence. Its stinger contains venom, which is transmitted when attacking. Even without being stung, the venom alone can cause you excruciating pain

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Get Rid of a Wasp Nest in Shed

Get Rid of a Wasp Nest in Shed

Wasps are common visitors in sheds in Toronto, especially during the late part of the year when the queen is getting ready to hibernate. During winter, queens find sheds to be irresistible for hibernation, making them the perfect spot for a nest in spring. The most common type of wasps that build their nests in

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Wasp Nest on Tree

Wasp Nest on Tree

Having a wasp nest on a tree in your property is an unpleasant situation, more so, when you have young children or someone allergic to wasp stings around. A wasp nest in a tree is a naturally occurring phenomenon; however, when a wasp builds its nest in a tree in your garden, it can be

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