Yellow Jackets
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Yellow Jackets: What you need to know
Identifying Characteristics
- Yellow Jackets are typically a ½ inch in length
- They are bright yellow with thin black stripes
- Their nests are found in cavities of trees, buildings, and homes but can also create ground nests
- They enter and exit their nests similar to planes at a very active airport
Active Season
- Most Yellow Jacket nests in the northeast are active from June through October
- Their nest populations will easily reach into the thousands
Interesting Facts
- Many other insects mimic Yellow Jackets in color and pattern to scare off predators
- Underground nests tend to be repurposed animal burrows
- Never swat at a Yellow Jacket as this will increase your chances of being stung
Cause for Concern
- When building nests in the voids of a house they will tend to destroy part of the ceiling or wall in the process; in many cases the weight of the nest will collapse a ceiling or wall
- They can produce a repeated and painful sting
Town and Country Can Help
Customer Preparation
- Please be able to point out the area that you have been seeing the Yellow Jackets. If you will not be home for the treatment, please provide us with a thorough description or clearly mark the area of concern
Our Guarantee
- All treatments come with the Town and Country Guarantee!
