What kind of wasps are in the Lowcountry and how can you avoid stings? Here's what to know about these pesky summer insects.

Paper wasps are vespid (stinging) wasps that have long legs. These wasps are reddish-brown to black in color with yellow markings. The most common paper wasps are 5/8 to 3/4 inches in length.

Don't let wasps ruin your outdoor time. Here’s what to do if you see wasps in or around your home and how to keep wasps away ...

Paper wasps can sting, but they aren’t aggressive wasps. They’re most likely to sting when provoked, such as when you mess ...

There are a number of paper wasp species native to particular areas of the United States, as well as an invasive one, a European variety that has spread nationwide since its arrival in the 1970s ...

The claim: Paper bags resembling wasp hives can deter the insect. For those seeking to enjoy a wasp-free summer, a July 5 Facebook post advises to look no further than a crumpled paper bag. "Wasps ...

Paper wasps have a similar-sized nervous system to honeybees, and both insects have brains about the same size as a grain of rice. However paper wasps show more complex social behaviors.

ANN ARBOR -- Though paper wasps have brains less than a millionth the size of humans', they have evolved specialized face-learning abilities analogous to the system used by humans, according to a ...

Paper wasps have a similar-sized nervous system to honeybees, and both insects have brains about the same size as a grain of rice. However paper wasps show more complex social behaviors.