08/07/2026
πΎπ Theo shares why yellow jackets are more aggressive in August.
If it feels like they're crashing every picnic and backyard barbecue, you're not imagining it.
Late summer is when yellow jacket wasp colonies reach their peak.
Here's how to avoid an unwanted encounter:
πΉ Keep drinks covered.
π Clean up food and spills promptly.
πΆ If a yellow jacket wasp gets close, stay calm and slowly move away.
π Before you assume it's "just another wasp," take a look at our guide to learn how to identify yellow jacket wasps, recognize their nests, and know what to do if you spot one:
π https://www.ecoservepest.com/blog/yellow-jackets-western-new-york-what-do-when-you-spot-nest