Hornets have quite the reputation, but Kate Bradbury explains why the European hornet is much less agressive than common and German wasps and how you should help them in your garden ...

The Asian hornet, a formidable invasive species, has been causing concern since its arrival in France in 2004. While the ...

When it comes to stinging insects, wasps are some of the most feared creatures out there. Unlike honeybees, which can only sting once, most wasps can sting multiple times, injecting painful venom with ...

From spines on neurons to pollen on an insect’s eye, the winners of Nikon’s Small World photo contest offer a kaleidoscopic glimpse into a tiny world.

Ladybugs are tiny little bugs that typically live between 1-2 years. Ladybugs are also known as ladybeetles and ladybird beetles. They are bright red, with black spots. There are over 5,000 species of ...

A COMMON childhood illness wreaked havoc among a family when a woman lost her unborn baby and almost died. Farran Wilkins, 35 ...

There’s just one place in the province that tests for E. coli and paralytic shellfish poisoning. We visited it.

While many head to Byron to stay at its luxe hotels or swim in its supermodel good-looking beaches, others come solely for the food. The dining scene here is as diverse as it is delicious, celebrating ...

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GRUESOME CLUTCHES A field digger wasp immobilises its prey, a green bottle fly, to feed to her voracious grubs. Pic: Aiwok/cc ...

While lead above the regulatory limit of 90 ppm was not detected in painted Halloween products, the EcoWaste Coalition ...

If you’ve ever struggled with chores while your freeloading siblings looked on, you might relate to these tiny insects.