Wasps extermination

Wasps (Yellow Jackets) & Hornets

The most dangerous species of stinging insects are the vespid wasps, which include paper wasps, yellow jackets and hornets.

PAPER WASPS

Paper wasps have long legs, which is a good way to tell them apart from yellow jackets, who have shorter legs.

YELLOW JACKETS

Yellow jackets have black antennae and shorter legs (relative to the paper wasp).

HORNETS

Hornets are the largest social wasps we deal with. Bald faced hornets have white markings on their head and thorax. European hornets are brownish with orange markings.

Wasp and Hornet Nests

Paper wasps build open and exposed nests that resemble an upside down umbrella. These nests can get quite large late in the season, and adult wasps will readily sting if they sense danger approaching. Some wasps build new nests on top of old nests, giving the false impression that they are reusing a nest.

Yellow jackets build nests that are surrounded by a papery covering, and are commonly found within wall voids or cavities in the ground. When disturbed, yellow jackets are quite aggressive, and can attack in large numbers.

Bald faced hornets build nests that are covered in a papery shell. European hornets build their nests in natural cavities like tree stumps, or in spaces within buildings (walls, attics, etc).