How Do Wasps Fit in a Nest?
WouterDuring spring, the female wasp mates and chooses a place to build her nest. After the queen is hatched, she spends a year in the nest before she produces eggs for next year’s queens.
Wasps build their nests in a variety of different shapes. They can be as small as a golf ball or as large as a football. These nests are made of a soft substance that resembles paper, although the queen wasp may use mud and other materials to strengthen the structure.
During the summer, the nest can hold as many as three thousand individuals. When winter approaches, all wasps die. However, mated females overwinter individually. They will then disperse to different overwintering sites.
Wasp nests can be found in shrubs, trees, and wall cavities. They are generally made of a mixture of salivary secretions, wood pulp, and wood fibers. The nests have a honeycomb-like shape. They are very sturdy.
Wasps are good at controlling pests. But, they are also a danger. They can enter your home through gaps in the exterior door frame or through the window of your basement. They can be aggressive and may even bite you. They are also known to help themselves to food sources in your recycling bins.
If you have a large wasp infestation, it may be best to hire a professional to handle the situation. A wasp nest can be broken up with a long-handled tool or a broom handle. The nest can be sprayed with wasp spray.
