Paper wasps build their nests by secreting chewing on wood or paper products. The chewing plus secretions from their bodies soften the pulp so that they can use it to construct their nests.

Paper wasps are social creatures and will vigorously defend their nests. They are most likely to sting when their nest is disturbed. They aren't aggressive when they're away from their nest.

Whether you're facing one pesky wasp's nest or an infestation, follow this guide to learn how to get rid of wasps at your ...

The nests of Asian paper wasps produce a brilliant, lime green glow when seen under ultraviolet light. In fact, the glow is so bright that you can see it from over sixty feet away!

Paper wasps make their nests out of, well, paper. Species in the subfamily of wasps known as paper wasps chew up bits of wood and bark, mixing it with their saliva, and spit out a rough papery pulp.

If wasp nests are located around homes or places where humans frequent, the nests should be removed to prevent stings. ... Some of the most common wasp types include yellow jackets and paper wasps.

Paper Wasps Paper wasps are 1-inch-long slender wasps with long legs and a distinct slender waist. Most Western species tend to be golden brown or darker with large patches of yellow or red.

The nest appears to have a paper mache texture and several honey-comb-like holes where the insects would live. The nest of Ropalidia jemmae, or Jemma’s social wasp, as seen in a lab. Photos from ...

What kind of wasps are in the Lowcountry and how can you avoid stings? Here’s what to know about these pesky summer insects.

In the case of small paper wasp nests protected by just a few individuals, drenching the nest with wasp spray from a dozen feet away is generally a safe move.

Alias: Paper wasps are about half an inch to three-quarters of an inch long, smooth and banded with black and yellow. These pests seem to be more prevalent during the late summer and fall months ...

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