They’re back…...Vespula pensylvanica
High moisture in the Western States is building high populations of the Western Yellowjacket…
El Nino is currently affecting high moisture in the U.S. Western States and as expected, the Western Yellowjacket will make its strong return in 2024. The Western Yellowjacket’s prey are caterpillars, little spiders, and bees. High rainfall increases populations of the Western Yellowjacket because their food supply is also growing. The Western Yellowjacket lifespan is only 12-22 days; however, they build huge inground nests to continue their survival for many months.
Yellowjackets are characterized by their vivid black and yellow stripes. They are scavengers and carnivores known to feed on other insects and arachnids. With venom stings potent enough to kill a person, yellowjackets are aggressive and have been known to erupt with an angry swarm when their colony is disturbed.
The Pre-emptive answer…. Build early sales and profits with The Advantage Yellow Jacket Traps!
The Advantage Yellow Jacket Trap for western yellowjackets is equipped with a disposable liner and two western yellowjacket membrane lures. The Advantage Western Yellow Jacket Lure is highly attractive to yellowjackets typically found in states west of Texas (Vespula pensylvanica, sulphurea, and atropilosa).
The Advantage Yellow Jacket Trap for eastern yellow jackets is equipped with a disposable liner and two Yellow Jacket Banquet attractants for the Eastern, Common, Southern and German species which are predominantly found in Texas and east of Texas.
The Advantage Yellow Jacket Trap is Designed to Naturally Disperse Scent without electricity or mechanical parts. Top and bottom entry holes pull air through the trap, dispersing the scent of the special yellowjacket attractant out to lure yellowjackets inside. No electricity, no mechanical parts! Yellowjackets are lured into the trap and cannot find their way out. Complete instructions and helpful hints are included inside each trap.
