Hornets are a type of wasp that belongs to the family Vespidae. They are among the largest types of wasps, making them intimidating insects. As with all living creatures, hornet size depends on the ...

Stefan Berg and his Bavarian colleagues are fighting an almost hopeless battle. The head of the Bavarian Institute for Bee Research and Beekeeping in Veitshöchheim near Würzburg and other beekeepers ...

INVASIVE Asian hornets, notorious predators from East Asia, are spreading rapidly throughout Britain after shattering ...

The wasp is a non-native species to the UK and poses a risk to honey bees.

The USDA hails the effort to expunge the northern giant hornet from Washington state as a "landmark victory in the fight against invasive species." Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers gadgets and ...

A switch is flicked, and a pharmacy sign flickers to life with a green glare. But this clinic prescribes seeds, not pills. The glass jars lining the shelves of this compact unit in central Plymouth, ...

New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show hornets, wasps and bees have killed more people every year for the last five reported years. The new statistics were published Friday.

KILLER Asian hornets have spread to new territory in the UK. The invasive species is known for hunting down other essential ...