How Do Wasps Make Nests?

During summer, it is easier to locate wasp nests than in the winter. This is because during summer, wasps’ populations are high. During winter, however, wasps’ colonies die out.

Wasps’ nests are constructed of materials like paper pulp, wood, and saliva. These materials are chewed up to form a paste-like substance that is bonded together in a honeycomb-like structure. The inner cells are also coated with paper to protect the nest.

Some wasp species use mud to build their nests. These are also known as mud daubers. Their nests are found in a variety of places, from outdoor gazebos to under bridges.

Some species of wasps, such as the hornet, build nests in trees. Other wasps, such as the mud dauber, build nests in areas that are mostly dirt. This is why you may see mud daubers living in areas that have a lot of dirt, such as under bridges.

Paper wasps, on the other hand, build nests from wood fiber. These wereps chew wood fibers into a paste-like substance. The chewed-up fibers are then bonded together with the wasp’s saliva.

The queen wasp lays her eggs inside the cells of the nest. The young wasps emerge from the nest cells to feed on insects. After the young wereps are mature enough to feed the queen, they take over the nest building duties. The nests they build are very large, and can grow to a size of several inches.

Paper wasps are considered beneficial for the yard, as they control the insect population. However, they are also considered dangerous, and they can sting if provoked.