Minutus

Probably yes: Vespula vulgaris occurs in Europe and USA,
and Vespula germanica is most common in UK.

Yellowjackets are true wasps, (scientific name Vespula sp. within the Vespidae stinging wasp family) but those called yellowjackets have yellow stripes of various styles. (Some people confuse them with bees, which they are not. Bees have blunt abdomens, wasps are pointy-ended and narrow waisted... "Wasp-waisted" .)
There are tens of thousands of wasp species on the planet and they come in various colors and patterns, including plain black.

The Common Yellowjacket (Vespula vulgaris) is one that is very common in USA, and Europe and has been spreading around the planet rather well - too well. Gory details here:
V vulgaris.
V germanica.

They are very fond of nesting around my place. I'm not that keen on that strategy being allergic, and I made a remedy from it. I also get the local golden paperwasp under my eaves some years. The yellowjackets here nest underground, also with paper structures for the larvae but they enclose the entire nest in a cocoon of paper as well, and then may build mud tunnels as entrances.
Wasps seem to love this area.

Namaste,
Irene

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"Man who say it cannot be done should not interrupt one doing it."

aggressive type of wasp not bee.
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okay, I will defer to your knowledge base
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From: Irene de Villiers
Sent: Tuesday, August 27, 2013 9:15 AM
To: minutus@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Minutus] Re: mosquitoes
aggressive type of wasp not bee.

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"Man who say it cannot be done should not interrupt one doing it."

Dear Ellen,

Thank you for that. My favorite paragraph was about East Germany and the hypersensitivity being related to hyper-cleanliness. I am actually not hyper-clean. In fact, my family is constantly telling me to take a bath. And I know that my skin is crawling with beneficial bacteria. However, seeing a mosquito bite reaction as bit as a prune on my son ignited my parental neurosis. But he thought it was funny and not even itchy, so I guess I stop worry about it. He said, "Look, Dad, I broke my arm again." I didn't think that that was funny. Except, isn't West Nile Fever spread by mosquitoes? I'll have to look that up.

This map: http://diseasemaps.usgs.gov/wnv_co_human.html shows 2 cases 3 counties away. So I will stop worrying about it.

Roger
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From: ellen.madono@gmail.com
Date: Tue, 27 Aug 2013 05:59:32 +0900
Subject: Re: FW: [Minutus] mosquitoes
Hi Roger,
How do you deal with Mosquitos, Sweat and Dirt? Related issues but here, I will focus on mosquitos.
I put any plastic tape on mosquito bites ASAP. They do not swell or itch. Tape seems to shut out the air. Nail polish works too, but yuck. Last year, I carried tape with me everywhere. Tells you how nervous I was about mosquitoes. We live in a jungle like climate and those critters are everywhere during the summer.
The homeopathic remedy Staphasagria is supposed to reduce one's sensitivity to bites. Personally I use homeopathy for serious issue and not for little discomforts. But it worked for my sister-in-law. Staphasagria 30c once a day should do it it you are bothered all the time to the point of neurosis.
Strong meditation also does not attract mosquitoes. Put a lot of energy into your lower abdomen. It is amazing how powerful we are when in direct connection with the universe. I just learned this. I prefer this big focus.
Lemon balm essential oil in a spray bottle. A few drops with a little strong liquor and the rest water. Add another more appealing oil like lavender should be added to taste. Spray on skin when going outside.
Meditation works better than essential oils. My husband is constantly slapping himself, but I seem to not be bit since I learned the meditation trick above. I used to be the most attractive person in our family. Instead I have itchy hard bumps from detoxing. ha ha. I tell myself, "Just calm down. You are not going to win this game."
My Japanese neighbor weeds in the early morning with nothing on her arms. I met her outside on my return from a walk. Her arms were covered by rows of mosquito bites, but she lives with no screens on her windows and they are wide open all the time. She is not bothered. She says she will take a shower and they will not itch. She laughs, "hechara" implying "who cares." She recovered from cancer 5 years ago. During the misery of the first year, she learned that if she lived at the same rhythm as the plant and animals around her (slow), she would survive at the same pace. Such a wise friend!!
I am recently understanding that my aversion of sweat, dirt and bugs is more nervous than reality. Immunity is gained through exposure. Studies of change in disease patterns after the opening of Eastern Europe show that hypersensitivity is related to hyper cleanliness. Incidence of hypersensitivity diseases increases as Eastern Europeans increased their levels of household hygiene. Of course historically, the decrease in disease is directly related to public hygiene (sewage systems and running water). So there is a level of good sense necessary in choosing to live with nature.
For me personally, avoiding bugs, dirt and perspiration are all reasons to avoid all exercise. To avoid going outside and to sit in front of a computer. Don't keep your children inside in because of your own nervousness.
Best,
Ellen

So glad to know it worked for you, Shannon. Now if I could just remember to take my doses... This year has been particularly bad for mosquitoes, especially up north (Canada).

Peace,
Dale

You can make your own natural repellant, omitting the citronella if you want and using other essential oils (cedar, rose geranium, clove, lavender, eucalpytus etc.) plus good quality witch-hazel and olive or soy oil. The recipe is basically 2 oz. oil, plus 2 oz. witch-hazel, plus 40 drops of each essential oil. Adding a bit of neem oil might also be a good idea.
Peace,
Dale

what's the role of the witch hazel?

Dale --
how much and how often do you find needed to do thje job?

Probably to cut the oil so you don't feel greasy. It also has soothing properties of its own.
Peace,
Dale

In India I took it three times a day as a malaria preventative. In the US I'm lucky if I remember to take it once a day... which is probably not enough to make mosquitoes dislike me. That's why I know how to make my own repellant!
Peace,
Dale