What Time of Year Do Wasps Disappear?
During the summer months, wasps are busy building their nests. These nests can be found in a wide variety of places. Some of the more common places are wood sheds, guttering and loft spaces. The average wasp nest is large enough to hold up to 6,000 wasps.
When winter sets in, wasp colonies begin to die off. This is due to the fact that wasps are not designed to handle cold temperatures. Their metabolisms begin to change and they begin to store less energy. They also begin to look for food elsewhere.
Wasps can be quite a nuisance. They buzz around gardens in search of food. When they are hungry, they become aggressive. This can be very scary.
The most common wasp species is the yellow jacket. These wasps affix their nests to bushes, trees, or even your roof. These bushes and trees are usually sweet-smelling plants that produce an abundance of nectar.
Wasps can also be found in barns and sheds. They eat fallen fruit and insects. They also enjoy nectar found in flowers.
In the UK, the majority of wasps die off from cold temperatures. In the summer months, wasp colonies are the most active. In the autumn, wasp activity begins to slow down.
Wasps also eat insects and fruit. This means that they will be scouting for food before going to a nectar source. They also eat aphids and small insects.
It’s important to protect your nest from predators. Queen wasps are especially vulnerable to predators.