![]() Queens will overwinter in protected locations above or below ground and emerge in May. Both these insects feed on other insects as well as nectar, honeydew and fruit. germanica) is an uncommon non-native species (not wanted in Mexico). ![]() Yes, they are predators, but also scavengers, which makes them a pest at summer BBQs and picnics. ![]() Rather, two predatory insects in the genus Vespula, whose common names are the Western Yellowjacket and German Yellowjacket. For Christmas tree growers they can inflict physical and economic pain, since they are unwanted hitchhikers in many shipping destinations.įirst some biology- These are not honeybees. By Chal Landgren, OSU Extension Christmas Tree SpecialistĪnyway it is spelled- Yellowjacket, Yellow Jacket or Yellow-Jacket, these insects are feared and hated not only by picnickers, but by many working in the woods, and in Christmas trees.
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