Here are the most common types of wasps: Yellow jackets are predatory, one-half-inch-long wasps with alternating black and yellow bands on the abdomen common throughout North America. Yellow ...

Other insects and birds are beneficial pollinators for the garden, including hummingbirds, wasps, flies, and beetles. Yellow jackets are a type of wasp that pollinates, although not as efficiently ...

Wasps, which include yellow jackets and hornets, can be aggressive and sting multiple times. To treat a wasp sting, wash it with soap and water, then reduce swelling with ice and antihistamines.