"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 ...

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 ...

As high temperatures persist across parts of California, you may have noticed an uptick of stinging insects zipping around your property. Wasp season is typically between March and November but the ...

Paper wasps sting when they feel their colony is threatened, and those stings burn. Some people experience severe swelling or allergic reactions. Still, they aren’t aggressive without reason. 4.

I respect the fact that wasps can sting when threatened or disturbed, but I also respect the fact that they are beneficial. Every time I’ve been stung by wasps, I either accidentally disturbed a nest ...

Before you knock a wasp nest, make sure you’ve thoroughly sprayed it and wait to ensure the stinging insects are dead. Maria Elena Scott Ouch! Have you taken a walk outside and gotten a surprise sting ...

SPOKANE (The Spokesman-Review) — Yellow jackets and paper wasps are typically a familiar sight this time of year – buzzing around gardens, patios and hiking trails and eyeing our picnics and barbecues ...