Found something today that I did not want to find.

[creskol]

a yellow jacket nest .. those bad boys lit me up at least 28 times.

 

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[Truth]

Holy hell I glad you?re ok and not allergic because with that many stains you?d be a dead man walking.

 

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[Hunk-a-lead]

yikes! looks painful, hope you heal up fast

 

[jewelerguy]

yeeouch, I hate those things!

 

[creskol]

Thank you all! The swelling in my arms got so bad I had to go to local "Doc in a Box" and get a steroid injection. The swelling is almost gone in my right arm, but my left arm still has a ways to go. I have no idea how many times I actually got stung on my arms, but it was a bunch! Also had two in my armpit and one beside my eye. Thanks again for all your kind words.

 

[BladeRunner2019]

Sorry man. That sucks. I've only been got once in my 7 plus years of detecting. Got in a nest and one hit me right above the eye. I got out quick, so it was just the one sting. I was able to retrieve my detector but my buddy had to get my shovel for me the next day after they had calmed down.

PS - I hate those things.

 

[creskol]

Working in the woods for my career, I found that yellowjackets like to have a 180 degree defense perimeter, so the nests are located at bases of trees, bushes. And they have guards, roaming around, looking for guys like you, to nail...!
Look for any activity, then steer away...!

The crazy part was, there weren't any guards standing watch to give me a warning. Turned over a rather large plug, nest and all, and I was swarmed before I knew what hit me.

 

[eyemustdigtreasure]

The crazy part was, there weren't any guards standing watch to give me a warning. Turned over a rather large plug, nest and all, and I was swarmed before I knew what hit me.

Must have been in early morning, eh?
Yes, there would have been some activity, right at ground level.
Then, there would be several at entrance to the nest , to continue insulating everyone,
long enough for everyone to have their First Cuppa Coffee..!!
So, if you study and see a sunny opening, that has NO Activity - go there instead...!

 

[creskol]

Must have been in early morning, eh?
Yes, there would have been some activity, right at ground level.
Then, there would be several at entrance to the nest , to continue insulating everyone,
long enough for everyone to have their First Cuppa Coffee..!!
So, if you study and see a sunny opening, that has NO Activity - go there instead...!

Whatever the target was is still there in the middle of the nest. Sounded good!

 

[Truth]

I just messaged you. I?m glad you?re getting better being stung that many times can get real bad real fast.

 

[creskol]

I just messaged you. I?m glad you?re getting better being stung that many times can get real bad real fast.

Thanks Truth! I didn't get your message. The injection helped a lot.

 

[Truth]

Thanks Truth! I didn't get your message. The injection helped a lot.

I?m happy to hear that buddy I really am. Was it from a nest or underground?

 

[NonsequiturI]

You wouldn't even had time to call 911 for me...I'm that allergic.......

 

[Phil]

I don't want to sound like the shallow jerk of the group but.................Did you find anything good near the hive?

LOL.....Just Kidding.

You are in our prayers.

 

[Ryano]

Problem with yellowjackets is they release an attack pheromone that sets off other Yellowjacket nests in the surrounding area. I found out first hand when I ran my push mower too close to a ground nest. I was picking them out of my socks and britches an hour later (gives you an idea of how long ?the battle? lasted).. That was about 15 years ago and ever since then I carefully survey the lawn for the little *******s before raising Cain with the lawnmower on Sunday mornings. Doc said I was very fortunate I wasn?t allergic - the number of stings (easily 100+ just from the dead wasps I picked up from inside my house and clothing alone) could have cause anaphylaxis and recommended I come back in 6 weeks for an allergy test. I never did - but I did get stung again a few years ago by paper wasps that had nested in a compost pile and I was fine. Your photos show a lot of swelling and that?s concerning. Stay safe out there !

 

[creskol]

I?m happy to hear that buddy I really am. Was it from a nest or underground?

Thanks Truth .. It was an underground nest before I brought it to the surface. I swung the detector over the area several times, and even pulled the leaves back. Never saw the first bee until I uprooted the nest. Then all hell broke loose

 

[creskol]

Problem with yellowjackets is they release an attack pheromone that sets off other Yellowjacket nests in the surrounding area. I found out first hand when I ran my push mower too close to a ground nest. I was picking them out of my socks and britches an hour later (gives you an idea of how long ?the battle? lasted).. That was about 15 years ago and ever since then I carefully survey the lawn for the little *******s before raising Cain with the lawnmower on Sunday mornings. Doc said I was very fortunate I wasn?t allergic - the number of stings (easily 100+ just from the dead wasps I picked up from inside my house and clothing alone) could have cause anaphylaxis and recommended I come back in 6 weeks for an allergy test. I never did - but I did get stung again a few years ago by paper wasps that had nested in a compost pile and I was fine. Your photos show a lot of swelling and that?s concerning. Stay safe out there !

Dang ! I thought I had it bad! Holy Cow! That experience sounds dreadful! Glad you survived the attack!

 

[relicmeister]

Also pepsid yes it?s for acid reflux but hospital ER?s
Give it with Benadryl for reactions. If allergic ideal if you
Carry an eppy pen.
Or just watch detecting videos instead.

 

[Shakakka]

What did it ring up as? You know... so I could avoid that VDI in the future!

j/k of course. Sorry you went through that! Glad you're okay though. Wish I could buy you a beer and a Benedryl.

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

Oh man, that sure looks painful, at least you're not allergic to their sting.
Dave

 

[ticndig]

I had a nest under the siding of my house ,I was even getting a few on the inside of the house. I was afraid if I used a spray they would flood to the inside of the house and it would be a big problem so I set up my shop vac at the entrance hole and turned it on . I ran it off and on for 3 afternoons before the activity stopped ,there must have been a thousand yellow jackets all dried up in the vac when I cleaned it out.