During peak season a single nest can hold anywhere between 500 to 1,000 yellow jackets. Unlike honeybees and other wasps, these insects build their nests where others don't.

These aggressive insects can be a real nuisance in numbers. Not all beneficial insects are welcome neighbors. Yellow jackets are great for a healthy ecosystem—they control aphids, caterpillars, and ...

My peaceful backyard recently became dangerous thanks to a yellow jacket nest inside the soil in one of my container plants. These aggressive stinging wasps build nests that can be completely ...

Is that a wasp, a hornet, or a yellow jacket? Learn how to compare their size, markings, nests, and behavior and when to call ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Credit: Shannon Peterson / Getty Images Not all beneficial insects are welcome neighbors. Yellow jackets are great for a healthy ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Yellow jackets sting, they're mean and right now they're at their peak. Although, they didn't just come up out ...