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Suborder Apocrita

Understanding Wasp Infestations

Social wasps, akin to bees, establish colonies and build their paper nests in areas frequented by humans, such as patios, front porches, and lawns. Paper wasps and hornets typically construct their nests high above the ground, while yellowjackets prefer underground locations. Encounters with these nests can be hazardous, particularly when unsuspecting individuals stumble upon them while playing in the yard or working outdoors. Identification of social wasps is often facilitated by examining the patterns on their gasters, or bulbous posteriors.

Springtime marks the nest-making season for queen paper wasps, who gather wood fibers to fashion their papery pulp nests under eaves or on patios. Hornets, on the other hand, create enclosed nests about the size of a football, usually hanging from tree branches.

Yellowjackets, known for their subterranean nests, pose a unique challenge as their nests are often concealed underground. Signs of a yellowjacket nest may include raised topsoil or yellowjackets flying in and out of small holes resembling gopher burrows. Yellowjackets may also repurpose abandoned animal burrows for nest construction.

Solitary wasps, as the name suggests, operate independently, often making mud nests in inconspicuous areas such as the eaves of homes. While their nests may be unsightly, solitary wasps serve a beneficial role in controlling pest populations by hunting and killing spiders to feed their young. Blue mud daubers, for instance, are adept at targeting black widows to nourish their larvae.

Common Wasp Extermination Methods

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