Comparing hornets vs wasps is a bit of a misnomer, as hornets are actually a specific type of wasp. But it's easy to tell hornets from common wasps. First, consider the similarities.

Hornets are wasps, but not every wasp is a hornet. They do have a few distinctive behaviors, like building large, cone- or egg-shaped nests. You really should not mess with them and if you find a ...

Hornets and bees are both feared insects for their painful stings. Both are quick-flying, hive-building insects that work ...

The Northern giant hornet is the world's largest known hornet measuring 1.5–2 inches in length. It has a head as wide as its shoulders, where the wings and legs are located, or wider, and it is ...

Use a wasp and hornet aerosol spray with a jet spray of 10 to 15 feet. Aim the spray into the nest and spray for 5 to 10 seconds. Then move away quickly to avoid any wasps that might come out.

In late summer, we often see bees, hornets and wasps and their nests. Let’s look at some you’re likely to see in and around your backyard. Honeybees are about 5/8 of an inch long, ...