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Research uncovers the social dynamics of yellow jackets
Date:2/18/2008

ained Goodisman. Is it an environmental cue or possibly a cue from the queen"

Even though some people think that yellow jackets are just a backyard nuisance, there are benefits to having yellow jackets around, contends Goodisman. They kill insects, suppress fly populations and eat roadkill, he says.

And hes quick to point out, Yellow jackets are not here for our pleasure. Theyre reproducing, surviving and doing a great job at it.


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