Alaska’s Wasp Surge Explained | Anchorage News

Alaskans are buzzing with panic as giant wasp nests—some the size of volleyballs—are popping up across Southcentral Alaska, sending parents into lockdown and homeowners scrambling for help. One mom, Jessie Rice, got stung three times while moving a raft near her backyard nest. Experts confirm these are yellowjackets, a type of wasp, but say there’s no official population surge—though pest control pros like Randy Beuter swear it’s the most they’ve seen in decades. The culprit? Unusually warm weather that helped queens survive and thrive. If you’re not itching to get stung, experts say: call the pros.

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