- Author: Lauren Fordyce
Published on: July 26, 2023
![A yellow and black striped wasp with its wings raised, walking on a branch.](https://ucanr.edu/blogs/UCIPMurbanpests/blogfiles/100901small.jpg)
The German yellowjacket is a common pest in urban areas. Photo by Joseph Berger, Bugwood.org
You've likely come across a bee, wasp, or hornet this summer. While these insects can cause painful stings, and allergic reactions for some, they are not usually aggressive. In the landscape, they can be beneficial by providing pollination to plants and, for some, preying on pest insects. And luckily for Californians, there is no need to fear the Asian giant hornet (now officially renamed to northern giant hornet), also known as the “murder hornet”, since this insect has not yet been found in the state.
While sometimes beneficial, these insects can also create nests in unfavorable locations and become a nuisance around picnics and...
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