Scientist reveals reason behind sudden disappearance of wasps across Britain
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Britain is experiencing a notable scarcity of wasps this summer, according to scientists monitoring the annual population.Professor Seirian Sumner, a behavioural ecologist at University College London, has identified multiple signs pointing towards a nationwide shortage.
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Her research students have struggled to locate specimens needed for their experiments.The clearest indication comes from the pest control sector, whose workers respond to nest infestations in homes and gardens across the country."They are a real barometer," Prof Sumner told The Conversation.
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This year, she has received virtually no such requests until now.The absence has made beer gardens more pleasant and outdoor dining less problematic for the public.Sumner attributes the shortage to what she...
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