Stinging insects
Paper wasps: identification & paper wasp control
Paper wasps build open comb nests in sheltered spots and defend them when disturbed. We remove the nest, treat the attachment point and check the common rebuild locations around the home.
How to identify paper wasps
- What it looks like
- Slender brown or reddish wasps with yellow markings and long legs that dangle in flight.
- Size
- 3/4 to 1 inch
- Where you'll find it
- Under eaves, porch ceilings, grills, mailboxes, playsets and patio furniture.
- Commonly confused with
- Bald-faced hornets build enclosed gray nests.
Signs of paper wasps in your home
- Open umbrella-shaped comb with visible cells
- A few wasps guarding the nest
- Nests near doorways
Paper wasps questions homeowners ask
What is the small honeycomb nest under my eave?
A paper wasp nest — open-celled and umbrella shaped, usually with a handful of wasps on it.
Paper wasp control by city
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