Coyote Peterson, a wildlife enthusiast, conducted an experiment to test three things about yellow jackets. First, he tested whether yellow jackets can sting through a bee suit, which they were able to do. Second, he found that when a yellow jacket nest is disturbed, the yellow jackets will follow and sting for at least 150 yards. Third, he tested whether yellow jackets remain angry after being taken from their nest and placed in a box. Peterson put his naked hand in the box and was stung multiple times, proving that they do remain aggressive. The experiment caused him significant pain and swelling, and he advises viewers not to attempt to repeat it.
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1. Yellowjackets build their nests underneath the surface of the Earth.
2. Yellowjackets will swarm out and sting if their nest is disturbed, especially in the fall.
3. Yellowjackets can sting through a bee suit.
4. Yellowjackets will follow a person who has disturbed their nest for at least 150 yards.
5. Yellowjackets are still aggressive 15 minutes after being taken from their nest and placed in a plastic box.
6. Yellowjackets can sting multiple times.
7. Yellowjackets are most aggressive when they're not feeding their young and are at the end of their life cycle.
8. Yellowjacket stings can cause swelling, throbbing, and itching.