Most Canadian homes are infested by yellow jackets, hornets, paper wasps, and mud-dauber wasps and the first three are social wasps and live in honeycomb nests of different shape and size. Mud dauber wasps are solitary wasps and they build single mud nests they use to foster their larva.  Yellow jackets and hornets are social wasps and yellow jacket wasps are super aggressive because they will attack you even if you are not showing aggression. Hornets though not exaggeratedly aggressive can be aggressive and their stings are known to cause death. That leaves paper wasps and you may not know much about them. Here we will provide useful information about them and how to handle them so you are prepared. In the meanwhile, you may call BBPP, most professional wasp control services Vaughan, if you have any kind of   wasp infestation at present.

What should you know about paper wasps?

Paper wasps are stinging wasps or in appearance they are reddish brown and with long legs. They could be reddish black too, and have yellow markings on their bodies. Paper wasps are commonly of 5/8 to 3/4 inches by length. They are called paper wasps because they scratch wood fibres from trees, fences etc and mix them with their saliva to make nesting material. When the nest becomes dry it looks like a nest made of paper. Their nests can be found hanging from ceilings, tree branches and building eves and roofs. The nest resembles like an umbrella hanging upside down and it is made of hexagonal shaped cells. Paper wasps are aggressive and they defend their pups and nest with all might and sting anyone who attempts to disturb or remove their nest forcibly.  If you want to remove the nest call the best Wasp Nest Removal Vaughan nearby and they will do it safely.

Paper wasp lifestyle

The flat open faced nests of paper wasps can store hundreds of wasps and wasp babies and measure 6-8 inches in diameter. Wasps by nature are not compulsive offenders because they do not show symptoms of aggression when they are out collecting food or hunting insects. They won’t sting if you do not disturb them, trap them, step on them or press them with your skin. Paper wasps feed on fruits, and beetle and caterpillar found in your garden. If you by chance encounter them with aggressive posture they will sting you and you will have no other option but cover your head and dash to the nearest sheltered area.  Paper wasps always attack your upper body so it is advised that cover your upper body with a sheet of cloth or shirt when you go near their nest. You should leave the area immediately because paper wasps will send alert and call others to join the attack.

Where will you find their nests?

• Attics
• Barns
• Storage sheds
• Trees
• Shrubs
• Thickets

They usually prefer tall buildings or towers and will choose to build nests in chimney, attics and tall buildings. In aggression they are far below yellow jackets and hornets but are not averse to attacking human if they feel them as a threat. You can actually kill a paper wasp with a fly swatter but is not advised to try the same when the wasp is hovering near its nest.   

You should call BBPP, the most effective Vaughan Pest control service to get rid of them as they are experienced and are highly popular in the town and nearby towns. Call them on phone 647-910-6315 or send message to [email protected] to get a free quote for paper wasp removal.