Wildlife and Gardens - Part 7: Re: Re: About Yellowjackets

» Minnie - Re: Re: About Yellowjackets

In response to message posted by Marge_Talt:

Hi Marge,

Wow! You really had a scary experience! I wouldn't go purposely looking for a nest either.

Thanks for getting me an answer so quickly. I was really fortunate that I didn't get stung because I picked up the container with the hive in it. Fortunately I knew to run and had a hat to swat at the persistent yellowjacket. They could have been wasps. I didn't take time to look and was really glad that they didn't follow me to the front of the house.

At the moment, I don't want to take a chance using the back door, but will get the wasp spray for tonight. I thought about wearing net over my head and clothes covering every inch of my body and then trying to move it, but wouldn't know where to put it where they wouldn't pester the neighbors.

Marge, thanks again for the great advice. I'm glad it's not autumn yet.

-- posted by Minnie