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

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

Some common types of wasp nests you may find near your home include bald-faced hornet nests, mud dauber wasp nests, paper wasp nests, and yellowjacket nests.

These wasps are not a concern unless they set up shop near a busy location, such as near a door. Mud daubers are also solitary and build their hard-shelled nests in out-of-the-way locations.