Saturday October 22, 2011

 

 

A Buck and A Yellow Jacket

 

 

Joram was happy to show us the eight-point he shot this morning with his Bowtech and g3 broadhead. He was hunting on his parent’s farm.

 

 

This is the first time he ever harvested a buck.

Joram is a friend of our grandsons, and often comes here to enjoy the man cave. He’s here right now watching the World Series with several other guys. They are making lots of noise. I love it!

 

 

He was on the way to the butcher after leaving our house.

 

 

Yesterday when investigating the bushes outside our kitchen windows, I noticed a yellow jacket trying to get the last of the humming bird syrup.

 

 

The next time I went by it was on top.

 

 

Yellow jackets nest in the ground or in cavernous areas such as eaves, attics, etc. They feed on sweets and proteins and commonly invade outdoor activities.

 

 

There are several species of yellow jackets. These flying insects typically have a yellow and black head/face and patterned abdomen.

 

 

 Many say, the pattern resembles stripes. Signature to species, the abdomen pattern can help an entomologist or pest professional identify specific types of yellow jackets.

 

 

Yellow jackets can be found anyplace humans can be found. Check near recycling bins or other areas where sugars are common but keep in mind these pests also feed on protein. Yellow jackets become more aggressive in autumn when the colony begins to die out except for the queen.

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Yellow jackets pose significant health threats to humans as they may sting repeatedly and can cause allergic reactions. Stinging insects send over 500,000 people to the emergency room each year, so be careful when you see a yellow jacket.

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