Biology and behavior of stinging insect pests
Dr. Mohammed El Damir, BCE
Social wasps, including paper wasps (Polistes spp.), yellowjackets (Vespidae) and bald-faced hornets (Dolichovespula maculata), play vital ecological roles as pollinators and natural predators of pests such as flies, caterpillars and spiders. However, their stings can cause reactions ranging from mild irritation to severe, life-threatening allergies. According to the National Center for Health Statistics (U.S.) (2023), […]
