Every fall, Illinois residents brace for the return of our buzzing nemeses: German yellowjackets. These insects are not only annoying, they are also aggressive, pack a painful sting, and are hard to get rid of.
What Are German Yellowjackets?
I know we’re not supposed to hate bees due to their vital pollination efforts, but what about Yellowjackets? Am I free to loathe these nasty buggers, because I sure do!
If you are unsure what a German Yellowjacket looks like, (they are often mistaken as honeybees), here is a side-by-side comparison…
German Yellowjackets are usually the same size as honeybees, and both of them are good at pollinating plants, but one of the insects is fuzzy and generally nice, while the other is hairless and MEAN…