On May 27, 7:44 am, enigma wrote:

there are arboreal yellowjackets, which build their nests in
trees or under eaves. they appear nonaggressive until late
summer, & then they become *very* aggressive.
i agree that paper wasps should be left alone, but
yellowjackets are an introduced pest & killing them is a good
idea (especially if you want to be within 100 yards of the
nest at any time)
lee

What size, color? Paper wasps are large, black and rust red.
Yellow jackets are small, black and yellow. Been stung
after running over a yellow jacket nest with a mower.
No worse effects than a few sharp pinpricks, followed by
match head sized welts that faded after 20 minutes.