SPOKANE, Wash. — Wasp and yellow jackets are an annoying part of spring and summertime. Experts say it’s not uncommon to see the insects this early. “Mostly what we're seeing right now are the wasps.

Wasps often have a scary reputation for their painful sting, but they are highly beneficial insects in the ecosystem. They prey on many flies, caterpillars and young insects that damage crop plants, ...

At first glance, wasp and hornet nests look a lot alike. Both may hang from eaves, tree branches, or other sheltered spots, ...

People all across WNY are complaining about what they think are large numbers of bees swarming around. Experts say what most people are chasing are actually yellow jacket wasps - which this year are ...

Wasps are pollinators in the garden, but not insects you want to encounter around your home, yard, or patio—they are more aggressive than bees, and you don't want to get stung while lounging outside.

Beekeepers in Alabama should be aware of a new flying foe recently discovered in the Southeast. The yellow-legged hornet, Vespa veluntina, has been confirmed in Georgia. Alabama Cooperative Extension ...