First and foremost, you will likely spot yellow jackets in the garden buzzing around flowers. The insects are attracted to ...

Other insects and birds are beneficial pollinators for the garden, including hummingbirds, wasps, flies, and beetles. Yellow jackets are a type of wasp that pollinates, although not as efficiently ...

Bee, wasp, yellow jacket, hornet, and fire ant are the insect stings that most often trigger allergic reactions. But most people aren't allergic to insect stings and may mistake a normal sting ...

In the US, fire ants are also a major concern for allergy sufferers. This is an aggressive, hardy invasive species that took ...

Wasps, which include yellow jackets and hornets, can be aggressive and sting multiple times. To treat a wasp sting, wash it with soap and water, then reduce swelling with ice and antihistamines.