Wasps Eat Through Plasterboard and Insulation
Several species of wasps chew up wood inside homes to form their nests. In some cases, a wasp nest can be dangerous and cause structural damage. It’s important to find and remove a wasp nest before it becomes too large to escape. Wasps also eat up insulation and plasterboard, so it’s important to check these materials for signs of a wasp nest.
The most effective way to prevent wasps from entering your home is to install metal framed screens. Some wasps enter through cracks along window frames or door frames. If you see wasps or a wasp-like buzzing noise inside your home, this means that a wasp nest is present. Alternatively, you can block the openings of your walls.
If you’re not sure whether a wasp nest is present, you can use a pyrethrum aerosol to kill the nest. This spray should be applied at night. This method is also effective for yellow jackets.
The best way to find a wasp nest is to check the area where the wasps are causing damage. If you can’t find the nest, look for the areas where the wasps are chirping, flying in and out of the opening. This is usually where they are trying to find an alternative exit. You may also be able to find the nest through the use of a microscope.
Wasps will chew through many different materials to get out. Their teeth are thin and flexible, so they can squeeze through tiny holes. Wasps can also burrow into drywall to form their nests.