June 2021

Not everything that buzzes is a pest!Identify the differences between wasps, hornets and beesEverything that buzzes around your garden is potentially a pollinator. These fascinating insects are incredibly useful; not just in the garden, but also in agriculture, with many crops dependent on pollination.There are thousands of species of buzzing insects, and the majority are …

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How Do British Wasps Defend The Nest? British wasps defend their nests aggressively if threatened or attacked. Other members of the order Hymenoptera such as Honey Bees and Red Ants will do the same.When social wasps sting you, they release a pheromone or chemical that quite literally marks you as the threat. Pheromones alert other …

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