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 example, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Paper wasps building a nest - Sdbower/Getty Images Wasps are essential pollinators, but you likely don't want them near your home.

It's a sure sign of spring: Small, umbrella-shaped nests begin to show up in places such as under eaves or deck railing. "As soon as the weather turns mild in late winter, paper wasps start building ...