Where have all the wasps gone?
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Where have all the wasps gone?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c134621devzo
Outdoor activities are usually plagued by wasps at this time of year, but 2024 has been different.
Despite their bad reputation and tendency to disrupt picnics, wasps are an important part of our ecosystem.
During this time of year, it can seem like most outdoor activities are plagued by the flying insects... but they appear to have lacked their usual numbers in 2024.
Colder and wetter weather and climate change have had a global impact on the invertebrates.