The call for help was posted on the Clifton community Facebook page Oct. 29. A 1-year-old boy was stung multiple times in his front yard by yellow jackets, and his father wanted the nearby nest ...

Find out what you need to know about yellow jacket stings, discover the best way to treat them, and learn how they may affect health. Skip to main content . Home ; Conditions .

You can treat yellow jacket stings with antihistamines and home remedies. But an allergic reaction requires immediate medical attention. If you’re allergic, always carry an epi-pen. Yellow ...

If a yellow jacket lands on your skin, do not panic. Stay as still as possible and gently brush it away; If you see a yellow jacket on the ground next to a hole, do not disturb it.

Yellow jackets are primarily ground dwellers and about a half-inch long. They could take up residence in a tree, attic or other structure, too, but ground colonies are more common.