The Ecological and Economic Value of Wasps
Wasps are amongst the most feared and unloved insects, because of their sting and sometimes aggressive behaviour. Yet, they perform vital ecosystem services that are of both ecological and economic importance. It is time we appreciated the value of wasps, as we do other beneficial insects like bees. This talk by Professor Seirian Sumner (UCL Division of Biosciences), will present evidence on the ecological importance of wasps in natural and farmed ecosystems and discuss the potential for harnessing the predatory power of wasps as nature’s pest controllers.
Time: 13:00 BST
