For some people, the scariest part of owning a home isn't dealing with hefty renovation costs or the hassle of updating outdated features — it's the sudden appearance of a wasp's nest. Whether it's ...

Wasps are likely among the most bothersome visitors on balconies, terraces, or in gardens. In some cases, they may settle in and start building nests in the spring. How can this activity be stopped ...

People sometimes get creative when trying to rid their homes of unwanted pests. Although wasps are beneficial pollinators, they can be defensive of their nests, and there are times when it’s safest to ...

Wasps are, for the most part, harmless. Of the 18,000 or so species in North America, only a few present a risk to humans. The rest help keep insect populations like aphids and spiders in check, plus ...

Ouch! Have you taken a walk outside and gotten a surprise sting from an unfriendly flying critter? From Yellow Jackets to Mud Daubers, these pesky insects can’t go unnoticed, no matter if you’re ...

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Wasps living around a Cold War-era nuclear facility in South Carolina have built at least four radioactive nests, raising questions about their source of hazardous material and the extent of ...

Workers at a site in South Carolina that once made key parts for nuclear bombs in the U.S. have found a radioactive wasp nest but officials said there is no danger to anyone. Employees who routinely ...

Workers discovered a radioactive wasp nest near tanks storing liquid nuclear waste. Officials say there’s no need to panic, but watchdog groups are skeptical. Reading time 3 minutes Update: August 1, ...

Workers at a site in South Carolina that once made key parts for nuclear bombs in the U.S. have found a radioactive wasp nest but officials said there is no danger to anyone. Employees who routinely ...

These variegated, collaged-looking nests — fetching up to $250 each — are a recent fixation in interior design. Indoors, a wasp nest can look like a sculpture that both “elevates living spaces” and ...