Wasp

They hate the smell of peppermint oil.

Bumblebees, honeybees, yellow jackets, wasps and hornets -find out their characteristics, which one carries the most sting, plus other fun facts.

˚Chalcidoid Wasp, possibly Conura sp - Peru by Arthur Anker @ Flickr

Bees and wasps are both important to the environment, but we certainly like one group much more than the other.

Red wasps and yellow jacket wasps both pack a very painful sting. Some folks are allergic to those stings and their venom. I suggest killing all of them who nest near your home for the good of all.

"cutee - Insect Mimicry" by flowerchild805 ❤ liked on Polyvore featuring Emilio Pucci, Moschino, Marni, Michael Antonio and Diane Von Furstenberg

One of the best things about gardening is bringing pollinators to your space. Attract bees and other pollinators to your garden with these flowering perennials. You're not only helping your own garden but the environment, as well. #pollinatorgarden #attractingpollinators #flowers #garden #bees #keepingbees

How to battle Yellow Jackets. Yellow Jackets are actually a type of wasp - not a bee. But who cares, their sting HURTS. You can make this simple yellow jacket trap from things you probably have around the house. Experiment with bait types. #yellowjackettrap #yellowjackets #wasps #wasptrap

Get rid of wasps naturally, from wasp nest removal, homemade traps, natural sprays and recipes, for dealing with your wasp problem [10 WAYS DETAILS]

Many species have bright and conspicuous colors. When these colored individuals are dangerous or distasteful, the pattern is called warning coloration or, as biologists call it, aposematic colorati…