Whether you're mowing the lawn or hosting a cookout, the last thing you want to worry about is stinging insects such as wasps. But the truth is that wasps have a somewhat undeserved bad reputation.

Wasps (and sometimes bees) can cause worry and even panic in some people that are afraid of them. This is especially true for those allergic to stings. Some wasps can be really nasty, and are ...

With the season’s heat upon us, you may have noticed many buzzing insects flying around your flowers. Some are big and intimidating, while others are tiny. No matter the size, they buzz around, ...

When most people think of pollinating insects, they mean bees and butterflies. These are the species that get all the publicity. But there are many other types of pollinators, and some of the most ...

Last year, I posted an essay called Some Truths About the Fascinating Lives of Wasps, which discussed an article published in New Scientist by Richard Jones called "Not so Waspish," with the subtitle, ...

It’s a bird. It’s a plane. It’s a ... wasp! As temperatures in Middle Tennessee start to increase, the insect has decided to make its grand return with an extra bit of pizzazz. The common wasp, or ...

What’s buzzing around California? It’s not bees or mosquitoes, it’s wasps. Active year-round, wasps are most noticeable from March through November. This peak season sees their colonies at full size, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Wasps are beneficial as pollinators and pest controls, but a nest near your house can cause problems. Not all wasps are aggressive ...