Don't let wasps ruin your outdoor time. Here’s what to do if you see wasps in or around your home and how to keep wasps away ...

Though not a true hornet, the bald-faced hornet is a fiercely territorial wasp common in North America. It attacks in groups, delivering repeated stings laced with venom that causes severe ...

The biggest risk from a bald-faced hornet is a sting that could result in an allergic reaction or an infection. Although stings can be painful and frightening, most only cause minor discomfort.

6. Bald-faced Hornet (Dolichovespula maculata) Despite their name, bald-faced hornets are actually a type of yellow jacket. These striking wasps are black with distinctive white markings on their face ...

Hornets are a type of wasp, but not all wasps are hornets. These flying insects live in many climates. Their closest relative is the yellow jacket. They look so similar; they are easy to confuse ...

Because bald-faced hornet nests are so large, and it’s not likely you can spray into them, you’ll need to call in a professional to get rid of this wasp’s nest.JossK - Getty Images ...

Massachusetts and the Greater Boston area are buzzing with wasps, bees, and hornets. Yellowjackets and bald-faced hornets are the most notorious for their stings and large summer colonies.

I continued to observe the bald-faced hornet's nest. Within those initial seconds, another feeling emerged strongly and perhaps more clearly and all-encompassing than all the others: Awe.

“If you have a bald-faced hornet nest on your property, consider yourself lucky,” he said. “You’ve got little exterminators working for you and keeping lanternflies away from your house.” ...