Centennial tribute: A new parasitic wasp genus, Attenboroughnculus tau, has been named to honor Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday. Decades-old discovery: Collected in Chile in 1983, the wasp was only recently identified as both a new species and ...

Wasps are territorial enough that the sight of an existing nest nearby can send a scouting queen elsewhere. A stuffed paper bag hung under the eaves costs nothing and can redirect the problem before it starts.

If you see a gray, papery cylinder hanging from a tree branch, eave of your house, or some other spot on your property, it could be a wasp nest. A hole at the bottom of the nest serves as the entrance and exit for resident wasps, so again, don’t get too close if you see activity near it.

Centenary tribute: The wasp Attenboroughnculus tau was named to celebrate Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday, recognising his impact on natural history communication. Rare discovery: Collected in Chile in 1983, the tiny wasp was only recently ...

The great golden digger wasp, Sphex icheneumoneus, is a large wasp that sports golden hairs on the head and thorax and has a distinctive half orange half black abdomen. It is harmless to people and is often found on flowers in or near sandy soils where it digs nests for larvae in the ground. Main prey for larvae is katydids.

A tarantula hawk wasp is one of the largest wasps in the world. They are aptly named because they inject tarantulas with their venom, which immobilizes the spiders and allows the wasps to drag them back to their burrows.

Some homeowners turn to a DIY method using a brown paper bag. Stuff the paper bag with plastic bags or other light materials to help fill and shape it to resemble a wasp nest. Twist the opening closed and hang the bag in a location you don’t want wasps near, such as by the back door or near the kids’ play area.

Acid-filled pitchers complete with fangs. Labyrinthine chambers decorated with bristles. Leaves that snap shut in less than a second. Employing strategies like these, carnivorous plants have a reputation as fearsome predators,

Some garden flowers can unintentionally attract wasps, creating unwanted activity outdoors and making your yard less comfortable to spend time in.