Paper wasps are vespid (stinging) wasps that have long legs. These wasps are reddish-brown to black in color with yellow markings. The most common paper wasps are 5/8 to 3/4 inches in length.

Wasps have a place in the whirl of summer life. They raise families, stage complex battles royal and make paper with their own spit. Some even help us by hunting caterpillars and other crop ...

Yellow jackets and paper wasps are incredibly similar wasps, and it’s difficult for the average person to tell them apart.

Wasps are some of the most misunderstood creatures on the planet, but you definitely do not want to harass them. Although the ubiquitous insects are quite pretty — northern paper wasps ...

There are two types of social wasps in California, yellow jackets and paper wasps. Social wasps build nests and live in colonies. Yellow jackets are by far the most aggressive and troublesome ...

Arizona's warm climate supports a lengthy wasp season, with common species including yellowjackets, paper wasps and hornets. During these months, wasps are more prevalent, making it essential to ...