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Eastern Yellowjacket
Identification & Control
(Vespula maculifrons)
A ground-nester that reacts poorly to surprises.
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Physical Appearance
- Compact, stocky body (not slender)
- Bold yellow-and-black banding
- Fast, direct flight; tends to hover around food/trash
Common Locations
- Typically underground paper nests (lawn/landscape cavities)
- Sometimes in wall voids or other enclosed cavities
Why They're a Problem
Often the most “in-your-face” stinging wasp. They defend the nest aggressively and can sting repeatedly, especially when the colony is established. Distance from the nest becomes the key factor.
Homeowner Tips
Often the most “in-your-face” stinging wasp. They defend the nest aggressively and can sting repeatedly, especially when the colony is established. Distance from the nest becomes the key factor.
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Eastern Yellowjacket
Wasps
- Compact, stocky body (not slender)
- Bold yellow-and-black banding
- Fast, direct flight; tends to hover around food/trash
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