When yellow jackets, a species of wasps, come buzzing around, they aren't usually nice—they're known to be defensive, aggressive, and very likely to sting. But rather than just run and hide, you can ...

A friend of mine was picking figs last week and was stung a couple of times by yellow jackets. These insects are generally in the ground, but they can make nests above ground also in pots, woodpiles ...

Due to recent rain, you might have found yourself mowing the yard more frequently. If you're like me, you had a scare when you accidentally mowed over a yellow jacket nest. I'm thankful I didn't get ...

Park visitors in the North Bay are being warned of a wasp infestation at a popular state park. A higher-than-normal yellow jacket population is prompting safety tips and warnings. Mild weather ...