Yellowjackets

A Guide on Yellowjacket Stings Yellowjackets are small wasps notable for their black and yellow stripes. If that sounds an awful lot like a bee, you’d be forgiven for getting confused. However, there are some critical differences. First, yellowjackets don’t produce honey, nor are they nearly as friendly as bees. Instead, they’re notoriously territorial. Approach […]

How to Get Rid of Yellowjackets Summer is the best time of year. The long days when the trees are green and the flowers are in bloom. However, it does have its downsides. Namely, it’s the time of year when all the pests come out to play. Chief amongst these is the yellowjacket. Though at

What Attracts Yellowjackets? Yellowjackets are commonly mistaken for bees. But they’re quite different. For starters, yellowjackets are a lot more dangerous, being likely to sting you if you get close to a nest. They also have nasty stingers and can sting multiple times, in contrast to bees. Therefore, it’s sensible to discover what attracts yellowjackets

About Yellowjackets Appearance Yellowjackets are known by multiple names: Vespula, Dolichovespula, and Paravespula. But as their common name suggests, they are best known for their striking appearance. They are around 12 mm (0.5 in) in length, the average yellowjacket worker is recognizable for their striped black and yellow body. However, a queen will be several