Late summer yellowjackets
In late summer and early fall, yellowjackets (Vespula and Dolichovespula spp.) can be particularly pesky. But to explain why they can be a particular pain (sting pun intended) during this time of year, some yellowjacket background is needed. Yellowjackets typically build paper nests in underground cavities, but can also nest in shrubs, trees, attics, and buildings. In the late summer, these colonies peak in size, and contain thousands of individual wasps. Yellowjackets, simil
