What If We Killed All the Wasps?

Besides being pollinators, what other beneficial roles do wasps play?

• They produce honey.

• They are important pest control agents.

• They create silk for clothing.

• They help decompose dead animals.

How do parasitoid wasps help control insect pests?

• They eat large quantities of pests as adults.

• They build nests that scare away pests.

• They lay their eggs inside or on other insects, and the larvae eat the host.

• They produce a chemical that repels pests.

Why are wasps essential for the reproduction of wild fig trees?

• Wasps protect fig trees from other insects.

• Wasps pollinate the fig flowers, which are enclosed inside the fig.

• Wasps spread fig seeds to new locations.

• Wasps provide nutrients to the fig tree.

What is a potential medical use of mastoparans found in wasp venom?

• They can be used to make vaccines.

• They can help strengthen bones.

• They might be used to treat cancer and bacterial infections.

• They improve eyesight.