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 ...

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 ...

You’ll find them in trees, shrubs, or on buildings. Wasps look for a sheltered area to build their nest, which is why you often find their nests on porches or under the eaves of houses.

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.

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