Coyote Peterson, a wildlife expert, conducted an experiment to test the aggression of yellow jackets. He wore a bee suit and approached a yellow jacket nest, disturbing it and triggering a swarm. The yellow jackets stung him multiple times through the suit, and he observed that they followed him for at least 150 yards before stopping. He then placed his naked hand inside a box filled with around 100 angry yellow jackets, which resulted in numerous stings and intense pain. Coyote suffered severe swelling and itching, and his hand was left throbbing in pain. He warned viewers not to repeat his actions and stressed the importance of seeking medical attention if they experience an allergic reaction to insect stings.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Yellow jackets build their nests underneath the surface of the earth.
2. Disturbing a yellow jacket nest can cause the insects to swarm and sting.
3. Yellow jackets can sting through a bee suit.
4. Yellow jackets will follow an aggressor for at least 150 yards from their nest.
5. Yellow jackets remain aggressive and will sting even after being taken away from their nest and placed in a container.
6. Yellow jackets are more aggressive in the fall when they are no longer feeding their young and are nearing the end of their life cycle.
7. Disturbing a yellow jacket nest can result in multiple stings, which can cause pain, swelling, and throbbing.
8. If you experience a negative allergic reaction to a yellow jacket sting, you should seek medical attention as quickly as possible.