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A practical guide to safely removing a wasp nest at home, highlighting tools, safety tips, and techniques.

Countless people across the U.S. are no strangers to having to play exterminator to deal with a wasp nest a little too close to home during the summer. A video viewed more than 33 million times shows ...

A common problem many homeowners face is wasps taking up residence outside their homes. Kansas State University entomologist Raymond Cloyd says, however, that not all wasps are harmful. “Wasps are ...

Before you knock a wasp nest, make sure you’ve thoroughly sprayed it and wait to ensure the stinging insects are dead. Maria Elena Scott Ouch! Have you taken a walk outside and gotten a surprise sting ...

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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Some creatures get VIP invitations to our backyards—you may plant a garden to attract butterflies or ...