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Yellowjackets Flying

I watch the yellowjackets fly ‘Neath overhanging eaves, Remaining just the briefest time Before each buzzer leaves. They’ve obviously built a nest - You’d know that at a glance - And there they’ll wait to sting someone As soon as there’s a chance. In Nature, there’s a reason for Each creature to exist. If stinging insects got the boot, though, They would not be missed.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2020




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Date: 8/22/2020 9:28:00 PM
Yeah,... along with pests, rodents, esp. skunks. Only God knows. (And He may be having second thoughts! lol). Good one, ilene! :) gw
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Date: 8/22/2020 11:33:00 AM
They are all over my porch; only most are the muddabbers; and boy do they sting with a punch! I would not miss them but my flowers would, so it is a catch 22.
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Date: 8/20/2020 12:04:00 PM
The biggest problem with yellow jackets, killer bees, mosquitoes, gnats, etc. is that they don't hang out at the White House where they could contribute to common sense! Aloha! Rico
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Date: 8/20/2020 8:10:00 AM
She asked "what can I do about yellow jackets". He rsponded "wear green pants"
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Date: 8/19/2020 8:03:00 PM
Amen to that sentiment! Also houseflies, mosquitoes, and gnats. Not likely in our lifetime!
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Date: 8/19/2020 1:51:00 PM
I have hardly seen a wasp at all this year - they are as pesky as parking wardens which i call yellow jackets lol:-) hugs jan xx
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Date: 8/19/2020 1:30:00 PM
Your right there Ilene, they wouldn't be missed, last year I was attacked by wasps, damn things were everywhere lol
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