Penny's invasive species padlet!!! by Penelope Stamp https://padlet.com/26001631/t6q9eo9gin7qig1k German yellow jacket en-us 2020-10-15 14:30:04 UTC 2020-10-16 16:29:08 UTC hello@padlet.com The German Yellow Jacket 26001631 https://padlet.com/26001631/t6q9eo9gin7qig1k/wish/835778220 2020-10-16 14:45:18 UTC https://padlet.com/26001631/t6q9eo9gin7qig1k/wish/835778220 Scientific Name 26001631 https://padlet.com/26001631/t6q9eo9gin7qig1k/wish/835806436 Vespula germanica]]> 2020-10-16 14:52:47 UTC https://padlet.com/26001631/t6q9eo9gin7qig1k/wish/835806436 Native Geographical Location 26001631 https://padlet.com/26001631/t6q9eo9gin7qig1k/wish/835807658 The German yellowjacket is native to Europe.]]> 2020-10-16 14:53:06 UTC https://padlet.com/26001631/t6q9eo9gin7qig1k/wish/835807658 Invaded Location 26001631 https://padlet.com/26001631/t6q9eo9gin7qig1k/wish/835809959 The German yellow jacket was introduced in the Northeastern US in the 1970s, spread to the Pacific Northwest in the 1980s, and invaded down to southern California in 1991. It is also found in Chile, Argentina, New Zealand and Austrailia.]]> 2020-10-16 14:53:42 UTC https://padlet.com/26001631/t6q9eo9gin7qig1k/wish/835809959 Introduction of the Species 26001631 https://padlet.com/26001631/t6q9eo9gin7qig1k/wish/835811209 Experts know the German yellowjacket was accidentally introduced to North America, but they don't know how. Sometimes invasive species come by boat or airplane.]]> 2020-10-16 14:54:01 UTC https://padlet.com/26001631/t6q9eo9gin7qig1k/wish/835811209 Impact on the Ecosystem 26001631 https://padlet.com/26001631/t6q9eo9gin7qig1k/wish/835812547 They can make nests in attics and walls of buildings. Outdoor nests can have at least 4,000 wasps and grow to be 2 feet in diameter. They scavenge for meat and harasse people at outdoor eateries, theme parks and picnics. They actively seek out spilled sodas at sporting events. They sting to defend their nest and can sting multiple times.]]> 2020-10-16 14:54:24 UTC https://padlet.com/26001631/t6q9eo9gin7qig1k/wish/835812547 Prevention 26001631 https://padlet.com/26001631/t6q9eo9gin7qig1k/wish/835813405 University of California, Riverside, is testing pesticides to kill yellowjackets.]]> 2020-10-16 14:54:37 UTC https://padlet.com/26001631/t6q9eo9gin7qig1k/wish/835813405 Resources 26001631 https://padlet.com/26001631/t6q9eo9gin7qig1k/wish/835814059 https://cisr.ucr.edu/invasive-species/german-yellowjacket
https://www.saltwire.com/news/local/scientists-studying-migration-of-german-yellowjacket-115876/?location=newfoundland-labrador
German Yellowjackets - Penn State Extension]]> 2020-10-16 14:54:47 UTC https://padlet.com/26001631/t6q9eo9gin7qig1k/wish/835814059