Description
| Size | 3/4 – 1 1/2 in |
| Color | Usually brown and red, sometimes yellow or blue |
| Body Structure | Head, thorax, abdomen, stinger, wings. |
| Characteristics | Wasps are commonly feared by humans because they are somewhat aggressive and have a painful sting. They are capable of emitting a pheromone that sends a stress signals to their nearby colony members which will result in defensive stinging. |
| Habitat & Behavior | Wasps can be found in backyards, gardens, woodlands, and meadows. Wasps build and live in paper-like nests made from wood fibers that have been chewed into a pulp. They form colonies inside the nests. |
| Commonly Active | Spring / Summer / Fall |
| Prevention & Treatment | As mentioned above, wasps are an aggressive, stinging insect. They are especially dangerous because each wasp is capable of stinging a human more than once. Though there are store-bought wasp removals, we recommend calling a professional pest control company due to their aggressive nature. |
