Yellow Jackets are extremely aggressive wasps that live in Minnesota. It’s important to be knowledgeable about their behavior to stay safe and avoid getting stung

Things You Should Know About Yellow Jackets

Yellow jackets have smooth stingers that allow them to sting multiple times without losing them and dying
They are territorial and will attack people, pets, and other insects that get too close to the entrance of their nest
They build nests in a variety of different locations
1. 1. 1. Underground
    2. Trees and tree stump
    3. Papery spherical aerial nests
    4. Inside retaining walls
    5. Vents
    6. Man-made structures
Their nests keep most of the wasps protected and hidden from over-the-counter wasp products
Yellow jackets build all their nests from scratch each spring
By the end of the summer one nest can have between 2000-4000 workers
They forage for nesting material by chewing on dried-up wood and mixing the thin layers with their saliva
Adult yellow jackets feed on nectar and fruit
They get protein from insects, fish, and meat and feed it to their larvae
They are more aggressive in the fall because their nests are at full capacity while their food sources decrease