Identifying Bees and Wasps Wasps have slim bodies and narrow waists that connect thorax and abdomen. Bees have thick, rounded bodies with stripes. Check out more fascinating bumblebee facts, and learn ...

There are 16 different types of bees commonly found across Michigan, not including hornets, yellowjackets or wasps.

The article discusses the rising wasp populations amid declining honeybees, emphasizing the ecological importance of wasps ...

Hornets, wasps and bees can cause damage, create nests and swarm residents and pets when they feel threatened. But how can residents defend themselves against these flying menaces?

Bees and wasps have converged on the same architectural solutions to nest-building problems, according to a study by Michael L. Smith in the Department of Biological Sciences at Auburn University ...

There are roughly 300 species of solitary wasps in California, she added. Yellowjackets and paper wasps are the two most common social wasp species in Northern California, Kimsey said.

Discover different wasp nest types, from paper to mud, and learn how to identify them. Understand the difference between social and solitary wasp nests, and get tips on safe coexistence.

To better understand the more serious risks of bee and wasp stings, we spoke with Bryan Kuhn, PharmD, a poison education specialist at Banner Poison and Drug Information Center.