A slim, winged wasp of 10 to 19 mm (l/2" to 3/4") length exists in a verity of colors. It has different color patterns on its body ranging from black to combinations of black with yellow, white or brown markings.
The wasp family consists of queens (fertile females), workers (sterile female), and males. The male members have chewing mouth and female a stinger. In late summer the queens and males mate; the males and workers disappears and the fertilized queen over winters in a protected site. Than the queen pollinate flowers and on the same time it feeds nectar. After a while queen lays eggs that emerge into grubs. The queen hunts insects as grubs need proteins grow. A grub matures in two weeks and becomes a wasp.
Wasps feed on a variety of insects, so they are very useful. Wasp uses its nest for only one season and can contain 10,000 to 30,000 individuals.
Wasp Questions & Answers
Are wasps Dangerous to humans?
Yes. A wasp sting can have serious and deadly impact on your health. In case of wasp sting visit your nearest hospital immediately.
Do all wasps sting?
No, only the queens and workers have egg-laying tube form stinger. Stinger is used to kill prey on which wasps and their larvae feed, but will use it on animals and man if provoked.
Do wasps cause damage?
Wasps do not damage rather are beneficial for flies and other insects as they feed on wasps an dc an be nuisance as they are attracted to sweet substances such as fresh fruit and juice.
When are wasps most common?
Wasps are most common during summer and early fall months as workers are foraging for food.
When am I most likely to see wasps?
Wasps can be seen during daytime.
Where do you find wasps?
Wasp can be found at many places – on trees, around buildings, shrubs and under ground.
What are their breeding habits?
The queen (female reproductive) lays all the eggs. Most eggs develop into sterile workers. Late in the season, the queen produces eggs which develop into queens who overwinter and establish nests the following spring. An average of 1,000 to 3,000 eggs laid per nest which hatch and develop on daily basis.
Do wasps die off in cold months?
Yes. The whole family dies off in winter except for the young queens. The queen overwinters under loose bark or in crevices and lays eggs in the spring to start a new colony.
Can weather conditions affect the size of a wasp infestation?
Yes. Size of a wasp colony is affected by cold, wet spring or hot, dry summer.
Can I do anything to prevent wasp activity on my property?
Yes. To prevent wasp activity on property remove fallen fruit, seal holes and other potential sites to control the occurrence of wasps. Do not seal the hole if wasp nest is formed at your place.
If i have wasp nets on my property what can be done o eliminate them?
If you have wasp nests at your place do not take any action by yourself as they have dangerous sting. Your local Maple Pest Control office has efficient green products to control and eliminate insects such as wasps.
Preparation Guidelines for a Wasp/Bee Treatment
Maple Pest control has developed strong and geen products to prevent from from pests. Our team will inject a pesticide in the nest to kill all stages of wasp.
Maple will provide a treatment such that the wasp will be controlled to re enter the area from where they are out once. Maple will try to remove the nest, and wasps will typically disperse from the area.
Generally, there is no need to vacate the premises; however, it is advisable to avoid the immediate vicinity of the nest for at least 24 hours.
