Paper wasp nests give these wasps their name. While they look similar to other wasps, they are darker and their nests are impressive to behold. Paper wasp nests often have a swirling pattern that starts off with an umbrella shape. Yet as impressive as they may be, paper wasp removal is a must if they settle in or near your home.
What are Paper Wasps?
Paper wasps are unlike many other types of wasps. Once they settle into a place, they won’t be too interested in leaving. One reason their nests are so different is that they’re made to be permanent homes.
They’re not aggressive, but like any wasp they are territorial. They will swarm in the hundreds or thousands if they perceive a threat.
Individually, paper wasps aren’t any more dangerous than other wasps. The paper wasp sting is more painful, but this isn’t what makes them dangerous. Because paper wasps develop their homes as permanent dwellings, their numbers can soar. An average nest can hold 20,000. A large nest might hold as many as 40,000. When they spread to other nests, they’ll spread locally rather than moving out. They prefer to consolidate a territory, even if it happens to be your house.
Professional Aid
Because of their number, ability to swarm, and painful sting, they cannot and should not be engaged by an amateur. Paper wasp removal is not a DIY project. They pose a serious risk, even to healthy individuals, when they swarm. You will be stung and may be seriously injured, hospitalized, or even killed if you make any attempt to remove the nest without proper training and equipment.
Removing paper wasp nests is necessary because they won’t leave on their own. They’ll only become more numerous and spread additional nests on your property. They can be a special risk to children, the elderly, and pets.
A Brevard County pest control service with experience in paper wasp removal should be consulted.