Wasps – Are Wasps Aggressive?
WouterDuring the warmer seasons, wasps can become a nuisance to households. The best course of action is to get rid of the wasps by calling a professional pest control company.
Generally, wasps are not aggressive toward humans, although some species do become aggressive when threatened or intruded upon. If you are afraid that you may be attacked, then you may want to consider using a wasp netting to protect your home.
In fact, wasps are useful insects that help pollinate plants. They are a valuable source of food for other insects. When wasps have a nest, they are very protective of it. They will attack anyone who enters the nest without knowing it is there.
They can be found in homes, on porches and in eaves. They will usually build their nests on twigs or branches. They can also build nests on porch ceilings and attic rafters.
They also build nests on roofs. Their nests are typically made of hexagonal cells with the larvae heads exposed.
Their stingers are quite painful, and can even penetrate thick clothing. The sting can also be fatal, so be careful in these situations.
Wasps also emit an alarm pheromone, which can alert other wasps to danger. When a wasp feels threatened, it will plunge its venomous stinger into human flesh.
While there are many wasps, the baldfaced hornet is the most aggressive of all. The hornet is very protective of its nest. They often attack as a swarm, and may even attack people who enter the nest.
