Did You Know That Wasps Do Not Have Fuzzy Bodies?
WouterUnlike bees, wasps do not have fuzzy bodies. Instead, they have smooth bodies, with few pollen-collecting hairs. They also have a wider head and waist than bees. They tend to be aggressive hunters, and can sting multiple times.
Wasps can be found in swarms of up to a hundred near a nest. They are often attracted to sweet smells and bright colours. They are also attracted to insects, spiders, and other small creatures. Their nests are often constructed of chewed wood fibers.
In southern Ontario, paper wasps are the most common type of wasp. They are about 0.5 to 1.5 inches long, with colors ranging from orange to reddish brown. They are often found in eaves of picnic shelters or under porch railings. They will sting when threatened and will help warn you of intruders.
They are also known as umbrella wasps. Their nests are usually a single comb that hangs from a single stalk. When disturbed, they will deliver a painful sting. They will feed on caterpillars and sometimes nectar.
Paper wasps will also sting if threatened. If you are worried that your nest is being invaded, you may want to use an aerosol spray with rapid knockdown insecticide. You can also apply insecticide to the entrance of your nest to prevent it from being used by wasps.
Yellowjackets are also very aggressive. They have large colonies that can be thousands of wasps in size. They are also very protective of their colonies. They can sting multiple times in a short amount of time.
