Where Yellow Jacket’s Will Hide
You're mowing the lawn on a sunny afternoon in North Carolina. The buzz of the mower is soothing until you feel it, that sharp, searing sting on your ankle. Then another. And another. You look down, and there's a swarm of yellow jackets rising from the ground like they own the place. Truth is? For […]
North Carolina at risk for Yellow-Legged Hornet Invasion
South Carolina faces a new ecological threat with the discovery of the invasive yellow-legged hornet in Jasper County. This species, harmful to native bees and potentially dangerous to humans, demands immediate attention. Learn how to identify these hornets and what actions to take if you encounter one.
The Dangers of Yellowjackets
Yellowjackets are small wasps that are often mistaken for hornets, paper wasps, and honeybees. However, certain physical features make these insects different from their cousins. Yellowjackets are extremely dangerous as repetitive stings from them can cause severe allergic reactions, even death. A typical yellowjacket is usually between half an inch long or slightly bigger. The […]
