What kind of wasps are in the Lowcountry and how can you avoid stings? Here’s what to know about these pesky summer insects.

Yellow jackets — properly known as Vespula, Dolichovespula, or Paravespula — are thin wasps with black and yellow coloring and long dark wings. Here you can learn how to treat their stings and ...

Yellow jackets can be quite aggressive, and sometimes sting unprovoked—it’s better to watch out for your own safety first!

Bee, wasp, yellow jacket, hornet, and fire ant are the insect stings that most often trigger allergic reactions. But most people aren't allergic to insect stings and may mistake a normal sting ...

A TODDLER missing a kidney is fighting for his life after being stung more than 150 times by wasps in a nightmare accident.

A 2-year-old from Georgia was rushed to the ICU after a freak accident left him with more than 150 yellowjacket stings.