There are roughly 300 species of solitary wasps in California, she added. Yellowjackets and paper wasps are the two most common social wasp species in Northern California, Kimsey said. Advertisement.

California is home to a variety of wasp species. Some of the most common types include: Yellowjackets : These wasps are more aggressive and can be a nuisance, especially around food and garbage.

California is home to a variety of wasp species. Some of the most common types include: Yellowjackets : These wasps are more aggressive and can be a nuisance, especially around food and garbage.

Wasps are some of the most misunderstood creatures on the planet, but you definitely do not want to harass them. Although the ubiquitous insects are quite pretty — northern paper wasps, for ...

A second species of wasp is being used to curb the number of invasive Asian citrus psyllids in California in hopes of saving the state's $2 billion citrus industry.

As high temperatures persist across parts of California, you may have noticed an uptick of stinging insects zipping around your property. Wasp season is typically between March and November but ...

As high temperatures persist across parts of California, you may have noticed an uptick of stinging insects zipping around your property. Wasp season is typically between March and November but the ...