This is a photo of a yellow jacket, which is a type of wasp and is much larger than the hover flies. It can be found throughout Indiana, has two sets of wings and does sting.

Comparing Yellow Jacket vs Paper Wasp When you view photos of these insects side by side, it’s quite easy to tell the difference between them.

Whether you have a yellow jacket invasion or want to prevent one from happening, use our tips below on how to get rid of yellow jackets.

What Does a Yellow Jacket Look Like? The yellow jacket is a bee-sized, black insect with distinct yellow markings on the head and yellow bands around the abdomen. The face is mostly yellow with ...

Find out all about wasps here, including the different types of wasps and how they help our environment.

Here's how to recognize, treat, and prevent yellow jacket stings.

Q: Last fall, we discovered two or three yellow jackets a day coming into the primary bedroom of our Maryland home around the window frames. Outside, we saw the wasps flying in and out of a corner ...

Read on to learn more about wasp stings, including allergy symptoms to look out for, potential complications and treatment.