October blooms feed bees, but hives need honey stores to survive winter. Learn how to prep colonies, deter pests, and protect ...

Late summer is the time of year that bees and wasps are most active, and many Whatcom County residents are turning to social media for answers. “Any ideas on getting rid of yellow jackets who appear ...

Regarding "Up to my knees in bees" (Bill Ervolino column, April 26): I know that the Ervolino column is intended to be funny in its light-hearted treatment of a pretty serious problem (the presence of ...

Yellow jackets are an insect it’s worth watching out for. These black and yellow pests sting and, unlike a bee, they aren’t limited to stinging once. They can be provoked easily, too. These pests are ...

Angry Inwood residents blame beekeeping "hipsters" for an aggressive swarm of meat bees reportedly prowling Isham Park — meat bees some locals believe have been lured there by honey bee hives. "I’m ...

Answer: Unlike honey bees, yellow jackets are not important as pollinators and extraordinary measures need not be taken to protect them. Yellow jackets (which include bald-faced hornets) and paper ...

Some flying yellow-striped stinging insects are out and about. Bees and wasps frequently cause some concern with residents. Many people are allergic to stings and must be cautious. Bees, in general, ...

While working Thursday, June 21 st on the set-up for the Best Summer Night concert Friday on Beach 11, I noticed one of the stage set-up crew swatting at a noisy bug flying all around his head. I ...

You may have noticed a surge in yellow jackets over the past few weeks. Nevada's State Entomologist, or bug specialist, Jeff Knight, said his office is getting a lot of calls about them. We asked if ...