Wasps can quickly turn outdoor gatherings into frustrating experiences, especially if you're allergic to their stings. While these insects do help gardens by pollinating plants and controlling harmful ...

A close-up photo of a wasp sitting on a large green leaf with its wings partially extended - Syauqi Rahmatullah/Getty Images Wasps are pests that most people simply don't enjoy having around. Though ...

Wasps can be beneficial pollinators, so only remove them if they nest in high traffic areas. Take away their desire to nest by filling in ground holes, removing food sources, and hanging decoy nests.

Wasps are likely among the most bothersome visitors on balconies, terraces, or in gardens. In some cases, they may settle in and start building nests in the spring. How can this activity be stopped ...

If you’ve ever found a wasp nest tucked under your roof or porch, you’re not alone. But have you ever wondered how wasps choose where to build—and whether all wasps make the same kind of nests? This ...

In the wake of the death of the contractor stung by wasps, there have been many questions about how common that is and what can be done to prevent it. A Cary doctor said that while severe reactions to ...

Most wasps die off when temperatures fall below freezing, but queen wasps can overwinter until spring. Remove old nests, seal entry points, and do a garden cleanup to reduce the risk of overwintering.

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 ...

It is time to take cuttings of annuals such as geraniums and begonias that you want to keep over the winter. Cool nights in September will harden off the plants, which will make them more difficult to ...