Yellow Jacket

Yellow jackets are aggressive wasps known for their painful stings.

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What do these Wasps look like?

These wasps are known for their bold yellow and black striped bodies, and they often build nests in the ground or in sheltered areas around homes.

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Quick information about Yellow Jacket

  • USUALLY FOUND IN: LARGE NESTS IN GROUND, WOOD PILES, TREES OR SUSPENDED FROM EAVES OR BRANCHES
  • FEEDS ON: OTHER INSECTS AND SCAVAGING
  • BITES/STINGS: STING
  • SIZE/COLOR: 12-18MM / BLACK AND YELLOW
  • SEASON: LATE SUMMER OR FALL
  • TREATABLE AT HOME: YES BY TRAPS, DUSTS OR SPRAYS

Information About Yellow Jacket

Locale On Property
Most yellow jackets build their nests underground but a few species build them in trees or buildings.

Description
They are bright, shiny yellow with black markings.

Concerns
Yellow jackets are considered extremely dangerous because of the following reasons: Their sting can invoke severe reactions. They can sting repeatedly. They release chemicals that attract more wasps that can sting and attack.

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