Why would there be yellow jackets in our romaine lettuce???

@beckish (641)
United States
August 18, 2007 4:43pm CST
My husband harvested two heads of romaine lettuce from our garden this morning. As he was tearing leaves off he found yellow jackets; four in one head and six in the other. I have done an internet search and can't find anything about this! Has anyone ever heard of this before and what would cause it?
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FaithInMangosteen
@FaithInMangosteen (54)
• United States
23 Aug 07
Funny thing, I was just outside watering and noticed a yellow jacket hanging in one of our shrubs. I noticed some others on one of my other plants as well. I don't know what they want?
beckish
@beckish (641)
• United States
1 Sep 07
A friend of mine told me they are looking for water. I guess it means we have to be very careful when dealing with plants at the end of summer, to avoid being stung.
FaithInMangosteen
@FaithInMangosteen (54)
• United States
5 Sep 07
That make sense, it is so hot where I live so that explains why there are so many. Happy gardening! How is the weather where you are? It is in the 100's here in Clovis. ca. God Bless
marciascott
@marciascott (25529)
• United States
5 Jun 08
That is strange, I do see bees in flowers so I guess the Vegetable is like a flower. I half to watch out for the Yellow Jackets!