Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Yellowjackets


All wasps will defend their nests, but the Yellow Jackets and hornets are the most aggressive. They can be distinguished from bees by their thin "waists." Bees are thick-wasted. They fold their wings lengthwise when at rest. Like all wasps, yellow jackets prey on a variety of insects and other arthropods. Yellow jackets will also forage on foods that people eat, especially sweets and meats.
They are considered beneficial insects, eating other insects. The yellow jacket colony will remain active for only one summer, after which the queens will fly away to start more colonies. The remaining ones, die at the end of the summer, the nest is not reused.

IDENTIFICATION:

Size: 5/8 to 1 inch
Color: Black and Yellow or black and white
They have a thin waist.

HABITS:
Yellowjackets nest in the ground or just about anywhere such as eaves of your house, attics, etc....
They feed on sweets and proteins and commonly invade outdoor activities.

  
RECOMMENDED MEASURES OF CONTROL:

Sanitation( to eliminate possible food sources) is important to reduce build up of foraging population during the summer to mid autumn .
Trash containers should be kept closed and open containers should be emptied regularly.

If a colony is disturbed, they can become very aggressive and sting. For most a sting is temporary, but painful, but for allergic individuals as single sting may result in a serious reaction, requiring medical treatment. 

If you are not sure whether you are allergic or not, contact a professional like Drum Pest Control to treat a yellow jacket nest on your property.

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