It’s very common to find bees nesting underground. The good news is that ground bees are gentle insects that rarely – if ever – sting.

Most adults and children experience mild bee sting reactions that last no more than four to six hours. Once the pain subsides, itching is a common symptom.

Yellowjacket colonies can be removed by dusting insecticide powder around the nest entrance. However, yellowjacket nests should not be removed if they can be avoided.

Bees do not have lungs like humans do. Instead, bees breathe through small holes in their body called “spiracles.” These holes provide bees with the oxygen they need to survive.

Unlike honey bees, yellowjackets don’t make honey or honeycomb. Instead, they eat nectar from flowers and other insects like worms, beetles, and aphids.

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