Here in NW Washington State we have had a good year for yellowjackets and bald-faced hornets (Dolichovespula maculata). I've received lots of calls in our office - espacially on the hornets. Honeybee numbers are way down due to the recent invasion by Varroa. Other species seem to be holding their own. Cheers, Dave Pehling =========================================== | W.S.U./SNOHOMISH CO. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION | | 600 128TH ST. S.E. | | EVERETT, WA. 98208 U.S.A. | |PHONE - (206)338-2400 | |FAX - (206)338-3994 | |INTERNET [log in to unmask] | ============================================