Wasp

Wasps are winged insects with slender bodies, narrow waists, and well-developed wings. They are part of the Hymenoptera order, which also includes ants, bees, and sawflies. Wasps are distinguished from bees by their pointed lower abdomen and smooth bodies with few hairs. Wasps are mostly carnivorous and can be solitary or social. Solitary wasps are selective in their prey, often focusing on a single genus or order. Wasps belong to the Hymenoptera order and the Apocrita suborder, but they are not a single, unified clade; instead, they are a paraphyletic group within Apocrita that excludes ants and bees. The scientific name for wasps, broadly defined, is Hymenoptera. Wasps are generally repelled by strong scents, particularly those found in certain plants and essential oils. Some of the most effective deterrents include lemongrass, peppermint, marigolds, and citrus fruits Wasps have several weaknesses, including being attracted to sweet foods, sensitive to certain smells like peppermint oil, and vulnerable to being drowned in a solution of water and dish soap. wasps serve a valuable purpose in ecosystems by acting as both predators and pollinators, contributing to natural pest control and plant reproduction. We now know that when injured or killed, a wasp releases pheromones that alert other wasps of a threat. This is why other wasps seem to swarm around and seek revenge when you kill a wasp. Wasps can become especially aggressive when their nest is disturbed. certain species of wasps, like paper wasps, can remember faces, including other wasps and even humans. This ability is likely linked to their social structure and the need to recognize individuals within their colonies. If wasps feel threatened or if their nest is disturbed, it makes them very aggressive and provokes them to sting. If you see a wasp nest, follow the tips below: Do not approach a wasp's nest during the day when they are the most active. Wasps can sting multiple times.