In most situations it is best not to eliminate ground-nesting bees and wasps since they are valuable in agricultural production by either pollinating many different plants or serving as useful predators in controlling harmful pests. Notwithstanding, when nests are located in areas like yards, gardens, flower...

European hornets, when not in direct competition with humans for space and resources, are very advantageous by destroying harmful insect pests. Don’t control these hornets unless necessary. They’re mainly a forest species, having few contacts with humans and present a minimal stinging...

The European hornet is among the biggest of hornets.  Even though beneficial since it feeds upon live insects such as grasshoppers, caterpillars, flies and even yellowjackets, the European hornet is able to fly during the night and also sting repeatedly in defense of the nest entrance. In certain cases...

Occasionally, homeowners, particularly in southern and southwestern Ohio become flustered in trying to eliminate nuisance, massive populations from lawns. Cicada Killer Wasps generally arrive the last week in July and are gone by the second week of August. Wasps may become unbearable causing homeowners not...

Although female Cicada Killer Wasps rarely sting unless disturbed, homeowners may become alarmed or frightened because of their very big size (nearly two inches) and foraging habits in unwanted areas. These solitary wasps may become a nuisance when they dig holes in lawns, sand base volleyball courts, flower...