Wasps
135 kids stung by wasps during Terry Fox Run in Kamloops
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The school principal says it appears one of the children ran over a nest in the ground, releasing a cloud of aggravated wasps. Continue reading
Edmonton garbage collectors dealing with combination of waste, wasps
By Kirby Bourne Digital Content Coordinator
The weather this summer led to a surge in the wasp population in the Edmonton area, leading to several waste collectors already being stung. Continue reading
Wary of wasps? Winnipeg pest expert warns the worst is yet to come
A Winnipeg pest control expert said wasp season came earlier than usual and the bugs are getting more aggressive as fall approaches. Continue reading
Calgary woman develops blister ‘about the size of an egg’ after wasp sting
A Calgary woman who has never been allergic to wasps has suffered a serious reaction to a sting and hopes her experience will help others to take stings seriously. Continue reading
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‘It’s waspmagedden’: Entomologist calls wasp season one of the largest in years
A little pest is making the final few weeks of summer challenging for some Manitobans. Continue reading
Mosquitoes on their way out, wasps becoming more aggressive in Edmonton
By Sarah Kraus Reporter
While we might be seeing fewer mosquitoes at this time of year, there’s another pesky insect we need to be wary of – wasps. Continue reading
Local entomologist wants to set the record straight on wasps
By Christian Aumell Sports Show Host
Wasps serve a number of valuable purposes, explains one local bug expert. Continue reading
How to avoid wasp stings as insect becomes more aggressive
As food supplies for wasps begin to dwindle at the end of the summer, the insects can become more aggressive, leading to a higher risk of stings. Continue reading
Wasp last seen 100 years ago is back and could save this tree
A wasp that was last seen in 1914 has been rediscovered by scientists. Continue reading
Calgary bug expert worries early season will hurt insect populations
By Mia Sosiak Reporter
It’s only April, but many Calgarians are spotting insects in their backyards that shouldn’t be out yet, including flying ants, bees, wasps and moths. Continue reading