Wasps have a painful and potentially dangerous sting, and their venom is different from that of bees. They sting because they are trying to protect their home or seem threatened in some way. For those who have serious allergies to wasps, this could result in a bad reaction or even a trip to the hospital. 1 You see, paper wasps frequently set up their new home right near an old nest, sometimes even on the same tree branch. And why not, given that it’s empty? (Again, each colony starts anew each spring, but old, empty nests often remain visible for a year or so.) Why they would they find an artificial nest more threatening than a real one? If you do have a wasp nest in your shed you can leave it and the wasps will move on in the autumn, but if you use your shed often you can call in an expert to remove it. What to do with a wasp nest Since you already bought it, you might as well hang it up somewhere, perhaps as a decoration. Or a conversation piece. Or put a light inside and use it as the Chinese lantern it resembles.

The good news is that wasps don’t return to a nest so once the wasps have died off in the autumn, you won’t get troubled from the same place again.To build the nest, or hive, the queen wasp needs fresh wood which she chews, shreds and mixes with saliva to create a papier mache-like material. Fence panels, sheds, gates and wooden window frames are all ideal places for wasps to nest. In fact, if you notice small white lines on fence panels or sheds, it’s quite probably a sign that a wasp nest is not far away. Building the nest If you're planning on destroying a nest it’s really best to call in pest control experts as wasps can be extremely aggressive and will sting en masse to protect their nests. Besides, any pesticides or other extermination techniques used will be dependent on where the nest is in relation to people, pets and property. Some home emergency protection insurance policiesinclude cover for dealing with wasps and other pests and in some instances, local authorities may be able to help. If there was an old nest there in the way and no one is there now to defend it? Well, the problem is easily solved by just building on top of it. Hornets are a specific type of wasp and the largest kind of eusocial (extensive social system) wasp. Hornets are beneficial to our ecosystem, as they control spiders and insect pests and pollinate flowers. Although wasp nests and bee hives have some similarities, there are some differences. You need to know what you are dealing with because bees are a protected species and tempering with their hives is against the law.

Here’s a quote from a friend who works in pest control about all the different nests he’s found together! Once it starts getting warm, you can find worker wasps out and about collecting other insects, an important source of protein for the colony’s young. Since worker wasps are looking for food, it’s best to limit their food sources in the areas you hang out. Here are some additional tips to keep them away: The majority of wasps are solitary insects. However, there are some that prefer to live together. In fact, the species populating the U.K are actually social wasps. Wax like substance created by the bee itself. Also known as beeswax, bees are creating with their abdomens.Without using harsh chemicals, what can you do to prevent wasps from invading your porch or play areas? Fortunately, there is a passive way to help that doesn’t involve toxic materials: fake wasp nests.