Lying dead inside a small container is one of the yellow jackets that nearly took Carolyn Staats’ life. Staats, 52, decided to keep the lone wasp after a nurse at Queen of the Valley Medical Center ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Wasps aren’t complete villains, though, because they are potential pollinators and can help with insect ...

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It can be difficult to tell the difference between black-and-yellow striped wasps in your yard — especially when getting close to them might mean a painful altercation. For that reason, you might want ...

While it’s exciting that temperatures are beginning to climb and we’re inching toward warmer weather, the spring and summer seasons approaching also signals the natural increase of active insects. One ...

Wasps are often feared and respected for their ability to sting. Some species may become aggressive if closely approached or disturbed. Others will not sting people or animals until after direct ...

Have you ever stumbled upon a wasp nest? At first glance, it might look like a small ball, but don't be tempted to disturb its residents. Here's why. Wasps can be a real annoyance, buzzing around your ...