If you are stung Allergy and anaphylactic shock For additional information. Other species are rarely sen by most people. The pest species in the East Bay Regional Park district are Dolichovespula arenaria, Paravespula pensylvanica, Paravaespula vulgaris, and Paravespula germanica. Return to top.
Some species attach the nest to trees, shrubs or buildings.
Native pest species usually construct nests underground, often in old rodent burrows. A newly arrived immigrant species, the German yellowjacket tends to nest inside buildings. Each colony is ruled by a single queen - there are no kings. Return to top. Nest are constructed from paper.