Summer and fall is wasp season in North America. Wasps are workhorses of the food chain and do humans a great service by controlling insect populations that would otherwise decimate our crops. Of course, for most people, avoiding wasps – and their stingers – is a real concern.
There's hardly a place on the planet that is wasp-free, and there are over 400 wasp species in North America alone. Here are some you might encounter this summer:
* Yellowjackets: Yellowjackets are one of the most common wasps on the continent. About the size of a honeybee, they are highly aggressive, can sting more than once, and can usually be identified by their distinctive bright yellow and black body striping. "Yellowjacket" is a common
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