This guide provides information on controlling parasitic wasps, which are a common pest in many parts of the world. It covers the different types of parasitic wasps, their life cycles, and the best methods for controlling them. It also provides tips on how to prevent infestations and how
Parasitoid wasps are a large group of hymenopteran superfamilies, with all but the wood wasps (Orussoidea) being in the wasp-waisted Apocrita. As parasitoids, they lay their eggs on or in the bodies of other arthropods, sooner or later causing the death of these hosts. Different species specialise in hosts from different insect orders, most often Lepidoptera, though some select beetles, flies, or bugs; the spider wasps (Pompilidae) exclusively attack spiders.