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PAPER WASP
Paper Wasps
Paper wasps build nests out of a paper like material. This paper like material is how they get the name paper wasp. Paper wasps eat nectar and other insects. Paper wasps are not typically aggressive by nature, but they will sting if they are disturbed or the their nest is threatened.
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PAPER WASPS POLISTES SPP
Pest Stats
Color:
Brownish with yellow markings; a few species with reddish markings
Legs
6
Shape
Wasp-like, with long legs
Size:
5/8 – 3/4” (16-20 mm)
Flight:
Yes
Antennae:
Yes
Region:
Found throughout U.S.
States:
All 50
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MUD DAUBER
Mud Dauber
Mud daubers are not typically dangerous and are solitary wasps. The nests of a mud dauber can become abandoned and other more dangerous wasps will take up residence. Mud daubers get their name from the mud they build their nests from. The nests are usually about an 1″ long and typically built in a sheltered area. Mud daubers, unlike paper wasps do not defend the nest and the stings are rare.
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OPEN PIPE MUD DAUBERS TRYPOXYLON POLITUM
Pest Stats
Color:
Usually black, may have pale markings or a metallic luster
Legs
6
Shape
Long and slender with a thread-like waist
Size:
1/2 – 1+” (12-25+ mm)
Flight:
Yes
Antennae:
Yes
Region:
Found throughout U.S.
States:
All 50
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HORNETS
Hornet
The bald-faced hornet is actually related to the yellow jacket. It has a largely black body and mostly white face. Bald-faced hornets may live in colonies containing 100-400 members. The nests can be as large as 14 inches to 24 inches in length. The bald-faced hornet will attack and are aggressive. The bald-faced hornet can sting over and over. The sting is painful and carries venom.
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BALD-FACED HORNETS DOLICHOVESPULA MACULATA
Pest Stats
Color:
Black with a white pattern on most of the face
Legs
6
Shape
Long, wasp-like
Size:
1/2 – 5/8” (12-15mm); queen 3/4” (18-20mm)
Flight:
Yes
Antennae:
Yes
Region:
Found throughout U.S.
States:
All 50
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BUMBLE BEE
Bumble Bee
Bumblebees are a beneficial insect, they pollinate crops and plants. If they are threatened, they will sting and will defend the nest aggressively. They often build the nest in the ground, but they will build the nest above ground as well. A bumblebee will chase invaders and the sting is very painful. Bumblebees can sting more than once.
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BUMBLE BEES SUBFAMILY BOMBINAE; BOMBUS SPECIES
Pest Stats
Color:
Black with yellow stripes
Legs
6
Shape
Oval; bee shape
Size:
1″
Flight:
Yes
Antennae:
Yes
Region:
Found throughout U.S
States:
All 50
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CARPENTER BEE
Carpenter Bee
Carpenter bees look like bumblebees except for the lack of yellow stripes. Carpenter bees get the name from boring into wood. They prefer bare wood but will attack stained or painted wood. Carpenter bees are solitary insects. Females will bore holes through wood to lay eggs. Adults will hibernate in the winter and emerge in the spring to feed on nectar. Carpenter bees can cause structural damage if left untreated. Males can be territorial, but do not have a stinger. Females have a stinger and is potent, but rarely used.
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CARPENTER BEES XYLOCOPA SPECIES
Pest Stats
Color:
Yellow or black
Legs
6
Shape
Oval and robust
Size:
1/4 – 1 inch long
Flight:
Yes
Antennae:
Yes
Region:
All 50
States:
All 50
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EUROPEAN HORNET
European Hornet
European hornets are much larger than the yellow jacket. It is also called giant hornet and gets the name European hornet due to being introduced into New York from Europe in the 1800’s. They are social and live in colonies that can contain between 200-400 members. They prey on a variety of insects. They are attracted to light and are known to band on lighted windows at night. European hornets can cause damage to trees and shrubs due to the fact they strip the bark to get to the sap and to use the bark fiber to build nests. They nest in hollow walls, barns, hollow trees, attics and abandoned beehives. European hornets can sting over and over. They also carry a venom that makes the sting very painful.
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EUROPEAN HORNET VESPA CRABRO LINNAEUS
Pest Stats
Color:
Brown with yellow abdominal stripes and pale face
Legs
6
Shape
Long, robust, wasp-like
Size:
3/4 – 11/2” (18-38 mm)
Flight:
Yes
Antennae:
Yes
Region:
Found in 31 states, from the eastern seaboard west to the Eastern Dakotas and south through Iowa and Illinois to New Orleans
States:
AL,CT,DE,DC,FL,GA,IL,IN,KY,ME,MD,MA,MI,MS,NH,NJ,NY,NC,ND,OH,PA,RI,SC,SD,TN,VT,VA,WV,WI
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YELLOW JACKET
Yellow Jacket
Yellow jackets are typically yellow and black. There are actually several species of yellow jackets. They are social and can contain colonies of 4,000 workers. Yellow jackets feed on sweets and can be a problem when having outside events. They build nests out of chewed up cellulose and are found in the ground or attics and eaves. The yellow jacket can sting over and over. The sting is painful and they are territorial.
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YELLOWJACKETS VESPULA SPP
Pest Stats
Color:
Abdomen usually black and yellow pattered similar to bands
Legs
6
Shape
Wasp-like
Size:
Workers 3/8 to 5/8 of an inch long
Flight:
Yes
Antennae:
Yes
Region:
Found throughout U.S.
States:
All 50
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