European wasps a pest for all seasons
This huge nest uncovered at Stirling in the ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ Hills is one example of "overwintering".
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Worker wasps building a nest.
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Wasps.
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Tuesday, 7 August 2001
WASP experts at ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ University believe European wasps may become a bigger problem during winter.
In theory, European wasps are meant to hibernate during winter, but that's not always the case.
"European wasps are a well-known summer pest, disrupting outdoor events such as barbecues and picnics during the warmer months. People don't expect to be pestered by wasps during the depths of winter, but it can and does happen," said Dr Andy Reeson (Department of Applied & Molecular Ecology).
Dr Reeson is part of a team of European wasp researchers at ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ University's Waite Campus. The team is hoping to find su