Paper Wasps
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Paper Wasps : What you need to know
Identifying Characteristics
- Wasps can measure from ¾ – 1 inch in length
- They are black and yellow striped
- When in flight their legs seem to dangle lower than their body
- Their nests are open combs
Active Season
- Their active/mating season is in the Spring and Summer
- The nest size ranges from 10 to 200 members
Interesting Facts
- Wasps will surround their nest with a chemical to deter insects such as ants from attacking/foraging their nest
- Wasps can be found on every continent except for Antarctica
- In the fall all wasps die except for a few new queens that rebuild a colony in the spring after hibernating through the winter
- They will travel as far as 400 yards (4 football fields) to find food
Cause for Concern
- With their attraction to protein and sugars they are often a nuisance at outdoor food-related events
- Will not damage the integrity of your building but will build unsightly nests
Town and Country Can Help
Customer Preparation
- Please be able to point out the area that you have been seeing the Paper Wasps. If you will not be home for the treatment, please provide us with a thorough description or clearly mark the area of concern
Our Guarantee
- All treatments come with the Town and Country Guarantee!
