"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Wasps aren’t complete villains, though, because they are potential pollinators and can help with insect ...

Wasps are, for the most part, harmless. Of the 18,000 or so species in North America, only a few present a risk to humans. The rest help keep insect populations like aphids and spiders in check, plus ...

Plenty of bug sprays out there are designed to get rid of wasps, but you’ll be using some pretty powerful chemicals to do so. Unless you’re dealing with an established wasp nest, you can skip those ...

Wasps are drawn to your yard by any food and drink containing sugar or protein. They like to build their nests in sheltered spaces, often close to the house. Get rid of wasps by eliminating what ...

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Wasps are beneficial insects in the ecosystem that prey on flies, caterpillars and young insects that damage crops, and some wasp species also help in pollination. However, they have a scary ...

A common problem many homeowners face is wasps taking up residence outside their homes. Kansas State University entomologist Raymond Cloyd says, however, that not all wasps are harmful. “Wasps are ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Some creatures get VIP invitations to our backyards—you may plant a garden to attract butterflies or ...