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 ...

You can kill wasps instantly with household items like soapy water, lemon extract spray, or hairspray, but commercial sprays are the most reliable. Timing is crucial—treat nests in the early morning ...

Wasps are pollinators in the garden, but not insects you want to encounter around your home, yard, or patio—they are more aggressive than bees, and you don't want to get stung while lounging outside.