Your first line of defense against ground wasps should be natural remedies. Diatomaceous earth (DE) is a natural, powdery ...

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

Eastern and southern yellow jackets build their nests in underground cavities, but German yellow jackets build theirs above ground. Larger nests can measure the size of a basketball and house ...

A: Yellow jackets are scary — and for good reason. Unlike honeybees, each wasp can sting multiple times. And when one wasp goes into attack mode, its nestmates do, too, because attacking yellow ...

Wasps commonly nest on buildings or in retaining walls, trees, and the ground. Honey bees mostly occupy manufactured hives, but occasionally nest in cavities of large trees or other protected areas.

Paper wasps are around 1-inch long with long legs and can range in color, from reddish-orange to black, sometimes with yellow highlights. Their nests are typically umbrella-shaped and have fewer ...

Yellow jackets are insects in the wasp family. You may find them outdoors on your lawn or in your backyard at the end of summer and fall. They live in nests in large colonies and can be easily ...

“So when you are going out there, be very mindful in the ground -- that’s where yellow jacket nests are. And then obviously, your hornet nests are going to be up higher in trees.” ...

Paper wasps are known for their nests, which are made of a paper-like material, according to the National Pest Management Association. The insects themselves are a shade of brown with yellow markings.