Vespidae

Native Stinging Insects Pose Greater Threat to Americans than Invasive “Murder Hornets”

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Wednesday, July 29, 2020
Children, Other Consumer, Other Health, Health, Other Natural Resources, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Family, Environment, Consumer, Veterinary, Insects, Arthropods, Hexapoda, Vespidae, Insects in culture, Symbiosis, Hornet, Wasp, National Pest Management Association, Ant, Yellowjacket, NPMA

Although the Asian giant hornet may not pose a significant threat to most Americans, especially those living outside the Pacific Northwest, the National Pest Management Association ( NPMA ) is reminding the public about the serious health threats that native stinging insects such as wasps and yellowjackets pose to the entire country.

Key Points: 
  • Although the Asian giant hornet may not pose a significant threat to most Americans, especially those living outside the Pacific Northwest, the National Pest Management Association ( NPMA ) is reminding the public about the serious health threats that native stinging insects such as wasps and yellowjackets pose to the entire country.
  • In the U.S. alone, stinging insects send more than 500,000 people to the emergency room every year, said Jim Fredericks, Ph.D., chief entomologist for the National Pest Management Association.
  • While they may be small in size, stinging insects can pose serious health threats and should be treated with extreme caution.
  • A number of different stinging insects serve as important pollinators for the environment.

InventHelp Inventor Develops Convenient Can With Cover (RVS-114)

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Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Insects, Animal anatomy, Stinger, Bee, Wasp, Organisms, Biology, Vespidae

"This inspired us to develop a better can featuring a swivel cover atop the hole."

Key Points: 
  • "This inspired us to develop a better can featuring a swivel cover atop the hole."
  • They developed the BEE-SAFE CAN to prevent bees, wasps and other flying insects from entering the can to reduce the number of painful stings to the mouth, throat and tongue.
  • The original design was submitted to the Riverside sales office of InventHelp.
  • 18-RVS-114, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext.

Hornet Launches "True Colors" Campaign Celebrating The Evolution of the LGBTQ Experience from Past to Present

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Friday, June 29, 2018
Hornet, Vespidae, IOS, Green Hornet

The centerpiece of the Hornet "True Colors" campaign is a video featuring a collection of colorized black-and-white 19th and 20th century photos of LGBTQ personalities.

Key Points: 
  • The centerpiece of the Hornet "True Colors" campaign is a video featuring a collection of colorized black-and-white 19th and 20th century photos of LGBTQ personalities.
  • "The 'True Colors' theme reflects Hornet's commitment to empowering the safe, free expression of LGBTQ identity worldwide."
  • The campaign will also be featured on Hornet social media profiles and supported with exclusive content as part of Hornet Stories.
  • For more information, please visit: hornet.com Hornet's free social network app is available on iOS , Android , and the web .