Yellow jackets and paper wasps are incredibly similar wasps, and it’s difficult for the average person to tell them apart. They’re both yellow and black with thin bodies, slender wings ...

Yellow jackets often build nests partially underground, usually near wood piles or dense vegetation. They swarm most prominently in summer and fall. Paper wasps are primarily brown with yellow ...

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.