Dangerous wasps and yellow jacket infestations can cause panic and force people indoors to avoid the risk of wasp stings.

If you've recently noticed an uptick in activity from insects of a stinging variety—mainly yellow jackets, bald-faced hornets and paper wasps—you're not alone.

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European paper wasps are black, brown or dark red and sometimes have yellow markings, so are frequently mistaken for yellow jackets. Paper wasp nests are shaped like upside down umbrellas, with ...

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Georgia Department of Agriculture The first yellow-legged hornet was discovered by a beekeeper in Savannah Aug. 9 who noticed an “unusual” insect on his property.

After the invasive yellow-legged hornet was spotted in Georgia, its first time in the 'open U.S.' people are on alert for the 'social wasp species' ...

You’re more likely to get stung by a hornet or a yellow jacket [both members of the wasp family] because they are more aggressive,” notes Dr. Sandoval.

Velvet ants: Despite their name, velvet ants are actually wasps. The females are wingless and covered in dense hair, often brightly colored in red, orange, or yellow.