Where Wasps Go in Winter

During the winter, wasps do not live in the wild. Instead, they survive in homes and sheltered areas. They build nests in crevices and cracks, and use wood pulp to construct their nests. Most wasp colonies are not able to survive the winter.

When it gets cold, the food sources that were available to wasps in summer begin to diminish. In order to survive, the queen wasps must find ways to feed themselves. They rely on sweet liquids, other insects, and flowers. However, they cannot find enough food to sustain themselves throughout the winter.

The queen wasps build their nests in cracks and crevices in walls, inside buildings, and in trees. Their nests are usually built in areas that are dark and secluded. They also rely on the warmth of the sun to keep them warm.

When the weather warms in the spring, the queen wasps emerge from hibernation to build new nests. The queen wasps lay eggs in the nest, which develop into larvae. They also feed the larvae sweet liquids, which they convert into grubs. These grubs feed the worker wasps. The workers will hunt other insects and carrion to feed the grubs.

The adult wasps feed on high-energy sugars. They also fan water to help cool the nest. They also communicate with their queen. They will also protect their nest as sentries. They are also responsible for caring for future eggs.

When the queen wasps die in the winter, the remaining adult wasps die. They will also die from starvation.