The yellow jacket wasp becomes aggressive in the fall, vying for a dwindling food supply, but what happens when winter comes? The rest of the colony dies off, and the queen burrows into the ground to survive until spring, when she can emerge and create a … [Read more...] about Facts About Future Queen Yellow Jackets
Wasps
What Happens to Yellow Jackets and Wasps in the Fall?
Fall's cooler weather brings many changes to animals of all types. Wasps and yellow jackets tend to be extremely active in autumn while other insects are slowing down and/or dying off, which leads to some confusion as to what wasps and yellow jackets do … [Read more...] about What Happens to Yellow Jackets and Wasps in the Fall?
Common Hiding Spots for Wasps
Wasps are frequently viewed as the bullies of the insect kingdom. In late summer and fall, they are more likely to be aggressive; but wasps can also be beneficial. They eat pests including annoying and crop-damaging insects. … [Read more...] about Common Hiding Spots for Wasps
Why are Wasps so Aggressive?
While bees have the cute and useful reputation in the insect kingdom their cousins, wasps, have a reputation for being very aggressive. In reality, for part of the year they’re just as useful as bees so why are wasps so aggressive in the fall? In … [Read more...] about Why are Wasps so Aggressive?
All About Baldfaced Hornets
People frequently lump all stinging insects into the same category but Baldfaced Hornets present certain dangers. Warm summer weather is when they’re active so it’s important to be careful and know what to watch out for. … [Read more...] about All About Baldfaced Hornets