A wasp sting is painful, but only dangerous to those who are allergic.

Whether you're mowing the lawn or hosting a cookout, the last thing you want to worry about is stinging insects such as wasps. But the truth is that wasps have a somewhat undeserved bad reputation.

Summer in the Bay State means backyard barbecues, Red Sox games, and enjoying your outdoor space – not dodging wasps. As the temperatures rise, so does the presence of wasps, bees, and hornets, posing ...