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Connecticut Sees Surge in Yellowjackets Amid Warmer Winters
9/30/2025
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Story summary
- Connecticut reports a rise in yellowjackets due to milder winters; 2024 saw 52% more high-temperature days.
- Dr. Gale Ridge notes more young queen wasps survived winter, boosting nest establishment.
- Yellowjackets prey on pests and scavengers, consuming over 200 flies per hour.
- They sting multiple times and can threaten venom-allergic individuals; carry an EpiPen and seal food.
