About Bees, Wasps and Yellow Jackets
Bees
There are approximately 400 different bee species found in the New England area alone, and the honey bee, bumble bee, carpenter bee and mining bees are the most commonly found. Unlike other stinging insects, bees rarely show aggression--they only sting when threatened and are often beneficial.
Wasps
Wasps can vary in appearance depending on their species, but they have elongated bodies with pinched waists and are generally reddish-brown in color. Wasps can become aggressive if aggravated, especially during the fall when brood sizes are peaking.
Yellow Jackets
Yellow jackets are a type of wasp and are typically considered the most aggressive stinging insect. They are black and yellow with a thin waist and elongated wings.
