Wasps and hornets are sometimes called yellowjackets, but these are another species of wasps that usually build a nest in the ground or walls and attics of buildings. European hornets.

As Georgia approaches spring, officials are again warning of an invasive species that targets bees. The yellow-legged hornets, known by the scientific name Vespa velutina, pose a threat to ...

Yellow-legged hornets feed on a variety of insects, including honeybees. A small handful of nests have been found in the U.S. But, if allowed to establish, these invasive pests could threaten ...

The Georgia Department of Agriculture says it’s considered an ‘embryo nest,’ the initial stage of a hornet nest formation. Finding the nests early will reduce the number of hornets and ...