Wasps27 Jan 2026Beekeeper loses 140,000 bees to wasps and snowPaul Haggett said it was "soul-destroying" to find all his hives left empty at Handley Farm.27 Jan 202620 Jan 2026Dead nest of killer wasp that feasts on honey bees found in WalesThe wasp is a non-native species to the UK and poses a risk to honey bees. 20 Jan 20267 Nov 2025What's the best weapon to ward off a wasp?Sandi Toksvig asks the panellists how to keep the insects away.7 Nov 202523 Sep 2025Wasp stings rise as pharmacists see more patientsThe UK's second most disliked insect created a buzz this summer.23 Sep 20255 Aug 2025'I'm terrified of going out after wasp attack'Alison Riley, 34, says she was left in "absolutely agony" after being stung more than 100 times.5 Aug 202531 Jul 2025Radioactive wasp nest found at old US nuclear weapons siteThe nest with 10 times more radiation than permitted was found at a facility that once produced parts for US nuclear weapons. 31 Jul 202529 Jul 2025Calls to report yellow-legged hornets in KentThe insect is spotted in locations around Kent including Canterbury, Deal, Ramsgate and Folkestone.29 Jul 202524 Jul 2025Firm tackling '40% rise' in callouts over waspsA pest control expert says there have been multiple nests at sites, with one client having 11.24 Jul 202518 Jul 2025Wasps are back this summer – a lot of themWasps are having a good year following a cooler summer in 2024 - so how can we live alongside them without a sting?18 Jul 2025...
