Will Wasps Return to an Old Nest?

Usually, wasps only use their nest for a short time. When it is time to clean up their nest, they’ll move on to a new location. If they don’t make it back, you may have to destroy the nest. This is a dangerous process. However, if you’re willing to take on the challenge, you can kill the nest.

Wasps have a strong sense of smell. They follow pheromones to their nesting sites. When they see bad intent, they sense it and will fly away. However, wasps may try to fix up small damage.

Wasps build their nests in the eaves of homes and trees. The nests are made of paper-like material. When they dry, they become flammable. So, don’t burn them at night.

However, you can kill a wasp nest by using Sevin 5 Garden Dust. Put the powder into a disposable paper cup and drop it directly into the nest opening. When the nest is destroyed, the powder will kill the foraging wasps.

Unlike hornets, wasps do not use their nests to breed. They build new nests each spring. They may also build new nests near their old nest.

They are able to build their nests in holes, cracks, and crevices. So, it’s important to clean up any damaged walls or chimneys. Leaving them untreated is tempting for wasps.

In the spring, the queen wasp will lay eggs in the cells of the nest. After the eggs hatch, they’ll turn into young wasps. They’ll hibernate over winter. In the spring, the mated queen will emerge from hibernation to start a new nest.