Yellow Jackets: Mean Girls Ruin a Nice Girl’s Reputation

All ages. The most common question beekeepers get is, “How often do you get stung?” Surprisingly, it’s rare. That’s largely thanks to the gentle nature of the Eastern honeybee, which unfortunately take the fall for their cranky, scavenging wasp cousins – the yellow jacket. Discover how to tell these insects apart and why both are crucial to our food supply and natural ecosystem. Stay after for Honey Day. Information: den63@henrico.gov