Yellow jackets aren't friends in your backyard. ... But, if you're spying some that won't leave your deck or patio alone, then a DIY trap could be the answer.

Yellow jackets — properly known as Vespula, Dolichovespula, or Paravespula — are thin wasps with black and yellow coloring and long dark wings. Here you can learn how to treat their stings and ...

These pests are very aggressive during the spring and summer. But, they tend to be really angry and aggressive during the later summer months and into the fall. So, why is that?