yellow jacket wasp

Yellow Jackets are commonly referred to as bees but they are actually wasps.  They are social insects that live in colonies or hives.

A Yellow Jacket Queen builds a hive in order to have a safe place to lay her eggs.  These insects are usually docile but will attack if they feel their nest is in danger. Unlike bees, each Yellow Jacket can sting multiple times.

 

yellow jacket ground hive

yellow jacket hive

 

They usually build their hives in shrubs, bushes, homes, garages and can also build nests in the ground.  If the hive is built in or near entrances to buildings, they can be dangerous to humans as they will “protect” their hives.  Their hives are constructed of rounded paper combs.

 yellow jacket hive inside view

If you should find one of these hives on your property, contact us.  You should not try to eliminate a hive yourself as this will make the Yellow Jackets very aggressive.

Our technicians have the proper equipment and knowledge to treat Yellow Jacket infestations safely and thoroughly.

 

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