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WESTERN YELLOW JACKET

Description:

Adult workers are about 3/8" to 5/8" in length. The abdomen is usually banded with yellow and black. The legs are not seen when in flight.

Yellow Jackets and other wasp species deliver a painful sting. They build their nests under eaves, underground, in attics, wall voids, and trees, and may swarm and attack if the nest is threatened. Some people are highly allergic but don't know it until they are stung.

Place yellow jacket traps out in early spring (end of March through April). Many wasps captured during this time will be queens, preventing nests from becoming established. Later in the year traps can be placed along fences to capture foraging workers. Tightly close garbage cans and pick up downed fruit-both are strong attractants.

Locating and treating wasp nests can be a delicate operation. There is a variety of equipment to safely eliminate the nest, and your technician will work with you to formulate the best approach for your situation. Specialized training enables Absolute Pest Management to treat nests any time of day.