A wasp sting is painful, but only dangerous to those who are allergic.

"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 ...

Most ground-nesting wasps are solitary and mind their own business as they pollinate plants and prey on unwelcome garden pests, such as caterpillars. But social wasps, which live in a colony with a ...

People sometimes get creative when trying to rid their homes of unwanted pests. Although wasps are beneficial pollinators, they can be defensive of their nests, and there are times when it’s safest to ...

Ranger Mac explains how wasps make paper nests and live in organized, social colonies. Ranger Mac and guest Mike Curry reveal how wasps craft nests from wood pulp, making them nature’s first ...