What kind of wasps are in the Lowcountry and how can you avoid stings? Here’s what to know about these pesky summer insects.

Mud Daubers In contrast to Yellow Jackets, Mud Daubers are generally non-aggressive. Recognizable by their long, slender bodies, these solitary wasps build tube-like nests out of mud.

Your first line of defense against ground wasps should be natural remedies. Diatomaceous earth (DE) is a natural, powdery ...

Wasps, like bees, construct nests to protect their queen and larvae. There are over 30,000 different species of wasps in the world, and as you can imagine, their nests may differ.

Last week was National Pollinator Week, which celebrates the importance of insects, birds and other animals that pollinate ...

Bees aren't out to get you, but some pack a painful punch if pushed too far. There are over 20,000 bee species worldwide, but here we narrowed it down to the 15 that stand out for their sting strength ...

However, yellow jackets will actually attack people. Despite the beneficial role of wasps, many people may want to remove wasp nests to avoid the possibility of getting stung.