If you need help identifying a wasp and gauging the dangers it poses, he recommends referring to a site like InsectIdentification.org. Here are some common social wasps that are known to sting: ...

Wasp stings are no joking matter. This time of year, stinging insects are fierce. You might come across a yellow jacket hive or hornet nest nest anywhere in your yard, beneath your deck, or inside ...

Because an aggravated colony can sting you, wasp removal is often best left to the professionals, especially if you can’t identify the types of insects you’re dealing with or you come across ...

A sting happens when an insect, like a bee, wasp, or hornet lands on you and inserts its stinger into your skin. These stingers typically have venom on them, though the effect depends on the insect.