Paper Wasp Identification and Property Tips

Paper wasps build open comb nests and can defend them if disturbed. Nest location helps determine whether management is needed.

Identification and habits

Their umbrella-like nests expose individual cells and often hang from a sheltered surface. Paper wasps are generally slender with a narrow waist and long legs. Species and coloration vary.

What to do at your property

Keep away from active nests and avoid disturbing them during maintenance. Report nests near doors, play areas or work routes and ask about identification and access. Serious sting reactions require urgent medical help.

Photograph the pest clearly and note where and when it appeared. Ask Plank about identification and whether inspection, prevention or selected treatment is appropriate. The service scope and any follow-up are confirmed for your property.

Reference: MU Extension: Bees and Wasps.

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Photo: Downtowngal, paper wasps and nest, CC BY-SA 3.0. Reduced-size rendition; no other changes.