News Tag: Yellowjackets

March 26, 2024 | Outdoor Pests

Do Bees Really Have Knees?

We attempt to answer a question few people have ever asked: do bees really have knees? The answer may surprise you.

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September 3, 2020 | Outdoor Pests

Is That a Wasp or a Yellowjacket?

Our yellowjacket vs wasp guide highlights key differences between the two species.

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September 26, 2019 | Outdoor Pests

A single yellowjacket sting almost killed him.

A single yellowjacket sting almost killed Greg. This giant of a man learned the hard way that he was allergic to yellowjackets.

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September 24, 2019 | Outdoor Pests

Yellowjacket vs. Spider

Yellowjackets eat spiders and insects, but sometimes the tables are turned and the arachnid gets a leg up!

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September 18, 2019 | Outdoor Pests

Why yellowjackets are most aggressive in fall

Why are yellowjackets more aggressive and dangerous in fall? There are three main reasons.

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September 2, 2019 | Outdoor Pests

Wafters, Stay-Stillers and Total Panickers

Comedian Michael McIntyre has a stand-up routine in which he categorizes people based on how they respond to wasps and yellowjackets buzzing around them.

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August 14, 2019 | Outdoor Pests

What to do if you're stung by a yellowjacket

Sometimes, despite all precautions, yellowjackets will sting people unprovoked. It's important to know what to do if you or someone else is stung.

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August 12, 2019 | Outdoor Pests

Getting stung for science

Imagine being so committed to the cause that you volunteer to be stung by various insects, just to record the data and share what it feels like.

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July 31, 2019 | Outdoor Pests

Yellowjackets: DOs and DON'Ts

Yellowjackets are aggressive, especially in late summer. Know what do to -- and what not to do -- around yellowjackets, with our list of DOs and DON'Ts.

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