Wasps are perhaps the most maligned, misunderstood organisms on the planet. Yet, they provide ecological and economic benefits, which are little studied.
![Fig 1: Yellowjacket wasp (Vespula squamosa). By USGS Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab from Beltsville, USA [CC BY 2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons](http://www.sumnerlab.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Yellowjacket_Head_MD_Talbot_County_2013-09-30-19.15.27_ZS_PMax_10085340253.jpg)
We are working towards challenging the public’s opinion about wasps.
Take part in The Big Wasp Survey – Runs annually!
Check out our latest #wasplove articles:
Sumner, S., Law, G. & Cini, A. (2018) Why we love bees and hate wasps. Ecological Entomology, 43, 836–845 http://doi.wiley.com/10.1111/een.12676.
Sumner, S. & Brock R. 2016. “Social Wasps: No ASBO Required.” Professional Pest Controller Magazine.
Sumner S & Brock R (2016) In defence of wasps. The Conversation.
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