Wasps are pollinators in the garden, but not insects you want to encounter around your home, yard, or patio—they are more aggressive than bees, and you don't want to get stung while lounging outside.

Wasps are drawn to your yard by any food and drink containing sugar or protein. They like to build their nests in sheltered spaces, often close to the house. Get rid of wasps by eliminating what ...

Plus, how to prevent them in the future. Most ground-nesting wasps are solitary and mind their own business as they pollinate plants and prey on unwelcome garden pests, such as caterpillars. But ...