Watch Out For Wasps: Massive Yellow Jacket Nests Spotted In Alabama
Scientists are warning Alabamians to be cautious of wasp colonies which can grow as big as a Volkswagen Beetle. The state may be on track to mirror 2006 where more than 90 super nests were reported.
by Dani Matias
Jun 28, 2019
2 minutes
Similar to humans, yellow jackets often live in areas that disturb the natural environment. This means the two species are bound to cross paths.
Scientists are warning Alabama residents to be on the lookout for "super nests" which provide shelter to at least 4,000 yellow jackets. Early sightings of these nests suggests that the state may see a large number of wasp colonies popping up this year.
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