Do yellow jackets bite?

Yellowjackets can both sting and bite -- they will often bite to get a better grip to jab their stinger in. Since they don't lose their stinger, they can sting numerous times, and will do so unprovoked. Yellowjackets vigorously defend their nests. Swarm attacks can occur when someone accidentally steps in or hits a nest opening. read more

July 24, 2013 Yellow Jackets 2 Comments 37,987 Views Yellow jackets sting with a barbless stinger & they also bite with their mandibles!!!, but wait you must know more about this wasp.Yellow jackets are eusocial wasps that have a distinct class system. read more

Yellowjackets. Yellowjackets are aggressive pests that possess a painful sting and bite. You’ll find the bright yellow and black insects in the backyard, at picnics and other outdoor activities. read more

Yellow jacket (or wasp) stings can be a very serious medical situation for some people. We interviewed Dr. Bret Lambert of the Emergency Department at MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital to find some answers to commonly asked questions regarding yellow jacket stings. read more