ENTFACT-634: Foraging Yellowjackets | Download PDF
by Michael F. Potter, Extension Entomologist
University of Kentucky College of Agriculture
Yellowjackets are often considered the most dangerous stinging insects in the United States. They tend to be unpredictable and usually will sting if the nest is disturbed. During late summer and fall, yellowjacket colonies are nearing maturity and huge numbers of workers are out foraging for food for the developing queens.