A yellow jacket sting can be more dangerous if a certain species of the insect is doing the stinging, a new study shows. Of the two most common yellow jacket species found in the eastern US, Vespula ...

Yellow jackets are an insect it’s worth watching out for. These black and yellow pests sting and, unlike a bee, they aren’t limited to stinging once. They can be provoked easily, too. These pests are ...

Wasp stings are a common, yet painful problem. There are many species of wasp, the most common being yellow jackets and hornets. Similarly, there are many reasons why a wasp may sting you. However, ...

You can typically treat bug bites and stings at home with anti-itch creams and over-the-counter (OTC) antihistamines. Bites and stings typically result in similar symptoms, like red bumps with itching ...

Wasp sting treatment: Let's learn from the experts what should be done first when a yellow wasp bites, how to prevent getting poisoned, and also what treatments can be done to avoid swelling after a ...

When it comes to yellow jackets, August is the cruelest month. Their peaking populations sting most often now. Their black and yellow bands are the signature — really more the warning signs — of ...