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Baldfaced hornets are beneficial insects because they feed on many harmful insects in the garden and home landscape. These insects also pollinate flowers that bloom in late summer and early fall. They ...

With summer comes warm weather, beach trips and those pesky flying insects that can cause a lot of problems. Hornets, wasps and bees can cause damage, create nests and swarm residents and pets when ...

Question: While out shoveling, I noticed a huge wasp nest in my tree. Are there wasps still living in there or is now a good time to remove it? Answer: Now that all the leaves are off the trees, nests ...

Several times in recent days, I was asked about baldfaced hornets’ nests spotted high in trees; These nests have become more visible since our leaves fell. You can lump the requests into 2 broad ...

You’re out mowing the lawn, planting perennials, or relaxing in your backyard when you suddenly come across a buzzing nest of stinging insects. Of course, no one wants to get stung. But before ...

An invasive Yellow-Legged Hornet nest was recently removed from Old Town Bluffton, one of dozens that have been removed from ...

People sometimes get creative when trying to rid their homes of unwanted pests. Although wasps are beneficial pollinators, they can be defensive of their nests, and there are times when it’s safest to ...

Editor’s note: Throughout the growing season, Mike Hogan, OSU Extension educator for Agriculture and Natural Resources in Franklin County, will answer gardening and home landscape questions submitted ...