Ted Fischer wrote:
>
> What is going on?  Is this unique to my area (southeastern Michigan)?  Not
> that I mind it, to be sure, but it really has gotten my curiosity up.  I
> wonder if the varroa mite has invaded the yellow jackets.  This is kind of
> far-fetched, but what could have happened to cause such a radical population
> crash, the likes of which I have never seen before?  Maybe it was the harsh
> winter we had last year (but we have had such winters before).
>
> Any other yellow jacket experiences out there?
>
> Ted Fischer
 
Ted -
 It's not unique to your area as the exact situation is here in N.E. Illinois. I've seen a total
of about five yellow jackets this year. Normally I'll have to kill a hive or two in the yard so
the kids don't get stung up. Can't tell you why, just that it is so.
 
-Barry
 
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 Barry Birkey
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