Yellow jackets are social wasps with distinctive black and yellow markings. These insects are known for their aggression when threatened, making them a common cause of summertime insect stings.

Some have painful stings, while others don't. Some of the most common wasp types include yellow jackets and paper wasps. These two species are very similar, and many people get them confused.

I had problems with yellow jackets in my backyard last year, which made eating outside challenging at times. Is there something I can do to prevent problems again this year? I have a large garden ...

According to the NC State Extension, the type of yellow jackets seen in North Carolina build their nests in the ground. Notes about yellow jackets from the NC State Extension According to Oregon ...

Because of the high winds and catastrophic flooding brough by Helene to the WNC region, hundreds of thousands of yellow jackets find themselves in the same predicament as many of WNC's human ...

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Flooding in North Carolina following Hurricane Helene has led to swarms of yellow jackets. Heavy rain and standing water likely destroyed the insects' nests underground and in trees. State health ...

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Hurricane Helene victims have yet another problem on their hands – swarms of yellow jackets whose nests were destroyed during the storm. Health agencies are stocking up on EpiPens and Benadryl ...