Wordless Wednesday is meant to be a simple post which features a photo to convey a message that speaks for itself without using words; well not a lot of words!
This wasps nest was discovered on the first day of school at our next-door neighbors house. As massive and intimidating as it is, there’s something beautiful about it.
I’ve since learned that wasps make their nests out of pulped wood and bark, which they gnaw, chew up and turn into a pulp for the nest by mixing it together with their saliva. It’s amazing to think that an entire community of wasps worked together for many weeks to create this.
What’s the next step? What would you do if you saw this on your home?
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Thanks to our neighbors for noticing this nest and thanks to my husband for snapping a photo.
Yikes! Scary, but kind of beautiful too!
Yikes! Beautiful, yes, and also scary. My partner is allergic, he’d be the first one on the phone with a pest control company. Although he is usually green-minded, in this case he’d put his personal safety first and just get the nest removed as quickly as possible. I’m not even sure what the options are! Can wasps be relocated inside of their nest? Or is killing them the only option?
I am not sure what I would do. There was a hornets nest under the gallery at JP’s parents and they had to destroys it because 4 people got stung. And I don’t think his parents wanted the kids to get stung either, and we were a little far from a hospital to find out if any of them were allergic! I still think it is incredible how they all work together to make a home like that.
I feel mixed about it too Stephanie. I certainly don’t want anyone to get stung-wish there was a way to move it without harming the wasps. I’d have to hire someone for that!
Not sure the photo does it justice Charise. It’s huge. Very scary!
Hi Andrea, My son could be allergic too. I think personal safety has to come first. Our kids all play near the hive. I just mentioned in a comment that it would be great for someone to move he hive. I’m not sure if that’s possible.
The whole process of building the nest is truly fascinating, however, the risk for our health is simply too big to ignore. Professional help is always the best option in situations like these. Also staying informed about how to protect yourself and knowing the dos and don’ts could prevent unpleasant complications. All of this, along with sting treatment information and more, is described in detail here https://fantasticpestscontrol.com.au/blog/fantastic-guide-to-wasp-nests/ for anyone interested.