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 ...

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Creating a fake wasp nest can keep these pests, who are very territorial, away from your house. With just a brown paper bag, tape, and string you can DIY one in less than five minutes. Cleaning up ...

Minnesota ( WCCO) -- Of all the buzzing buddies of nature, the wasp is one most people aren't fond of, but if you have ash trees in your yard, three breeds of wasp come in handy, don't sting and turn ...