Wasps in Gutters and Downspouts: What They’re Building and What to Do
Gutters give wasps shade, shelter and a spot to hang a nest. Here’s what’s likely up there, why a ladder is the riskiest part of the job, and what to do instead.
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Wasp Nest in Siding: Why It’s Tricky and How It Comes Out
Wasps slipping behind a siding seam usually means a hidden nest in the wall. Here’s why it’s harder than an open nest, what not to do, and how it gets removed.
Found a Wasp Nest? A Calm, Step-by-Step Plan for Homeowners
Spotting a nest is stressful, but the first few minutes are simple. Back away, note where it is, figure out what kind of nest it is from a safe distance, and send a photo.
How to Identify a Wasp Nest by Its Shape: Paper, Ground, Mud and Hollow-Wall Nests
Open paper combs, gray paper balls, hidden ground and wall nests, mud tubes and wax comb: a simple field guide to what built the nest on your property.
Wasp Nests in Sheds, Barns and Pole Buildings
Paper wasps, hornets, yellowjackets and mud daubers love outbuildings. Learn where they nest in sheds, barns and pole buildings and how to stay safe.
Wasps in Your Attic or Soffit: What’s Happening Inside
Wasps disappearing into a gap in the roofline? Here is what is usually happening inside the soffit or attic, the warning signs, and the risks of waiting.
Wasp Nests in Mailboxes, Playground Sets and Outdoor Furniture
Mailboxes, swing sets, slides and patio furniture are favorite nest sites. Learn how to check them safely and prevent painful surprises.
Bees in Your Chimney? What to Know About Bees and Wasps in Chimneys
Buzzing in the fireplace? Learn why honeybee swarms move into chimneys, what not to do, and why chimney bees are always relocated alive.
What Happens to Wasp Nests in Winter? Do Wasps Come Back to the Same Nest?
Colonies die in fall and only new queens survive. Learn what happens to wasp nests in winter, whether wasps reuse old nests, and how to prep for spring.
Aggressive Wasps: Why Wasps Get Meaner in Late Summer and Fall
Late summer brings bigger colonies, hungrier workers and nests full of new queens. Here is why wasps get aggressive and how to avoid stings.
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