Late summer is the season for yellow jacket wasps, but there are steps that can be taken to control them. “Yellow jackets are some of the more common stinging insects homeowners may encounter,” said ...

Set up decoy nests, clean yard debris, and seal tiny wall cracks to make your home unwelcoming to yellow jackets. Move flowering plants away from living areas and clean up food and drink spills.

Some telltale signs that summer is coming to a close: the sun rises later in the morning; many lush green lawns are now browning out; yellow school buses are back on the roads and yellow jackets are ...