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Do Yellow Jackets Bite or Sting?

Yellow jackets sting with a barbless stinger & they also bite with their mandibles!!!, but wait you must know more about this wasp.Yellow jackets are eusocial wasps that have a distinct class system. These omnivorous insects are considered to be very useful to humans as they help in eradicating agricultural pests and dangerous insects by feeding on them. In spite of their usefulness, yellow jackets pose a sting hazard as they are aggressive by nature. They may not pose a threat until they sense a potential threat to their nest. They are capable of inflicting multiple stings and hence for those who are allergic to wasp stings, it can well become a doomsday.

REMEMBER : UNLIKE BEES THEY DO NOT DIE AFTER STINGING AS THEY DO NOT LOOSE THEIR ABDOMEN AFTER STINGING . 

What are Yellow jackets bites?

Yellowjackets in their nestYellow jackets bites are referred as stings as they inject the venom with the help of the stinger. Also they have a smooth stinger that makes them more dangerous than the bees as they are capable of inflicting multiple stings on their victims.  Yellow jackets can aggressively defend their nest and hence it is recommended not to tamper with one if you happen to come across it. Most often than not, since yellow jackets build ground nests, people can accidentally trample over it in the landscape that can instigate ferocious attacks by these species.

Are they less Painful?

Yellow jacket stings can be very very painful. For people who are allergic to wasp stings, it is recommended that they avoid reaching out into the shrubs or disturbing wooden stumps or old logs. Yellow jackets attack together in numbers and hence can consequences can be fatal in cases where the victim is allergic to wasp stings.

It is important to remember that yellow jackets can get disturbed easily. Vibrations and noise are two things that can trigger an immediate attack. Yellow jackets are attracted to sweet smells and strong odors. Ensure that you do not use sweet smelling perfumes if you have a nest in your garden. Likewise, they are attracted to bright colors and hence avoid wearing them if you are allergic to yellow jacket stings.

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2 comments

  1. Can you tell me why Honeybees die when they sting us?

    • Honeybees have barbs on their stinger which causes it to get stuck in you. The stinger is a body part therefore just as important as the head, and when it gets ripped out, it results in death.

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