Large Wasp Nest In Attic

It is about 1 inch long with black wings that are folded when.

Large wasp nest in attic.

It is very easy for wasps to get into attics normally due to openings around vents and or poor construction practices that leave big gaps between the sections of wood near the areas where the shingles and gutters meet up. Wasps are one of the most commonly exterminated insects during the spring and summer months when they awaken and are easily disturbed. You can read more about wasp pollination here. How to get rid of red wasps without insecticides.

These nests can get quite large late in the season and adult wasps will readily sting if they sense danger approaching. If the wasp nest is in an awkward or hard to reach location such as inside a wall or attic or underneath a concrete slab you will definitely want help from a professional. Above is an image of a wasp pollinating our raspberries. It is also advisable to call a professional exterminator if you are allergic to wasp stings as getting rid of the nest by yourself could be dangerous.

There are actually thousands of wasp species and most are solitary species and are pretty harmless but the type of wasp people are mostly concerned about are the black and yellow social wasps which may be attracted to sweet sugary drinks and can form large colonies. Another very common place to find wasps nesting is in attic spaces. The red wasp polistes annularis is also commonly referred to as the paper wasp. Some wasps build new nests on top of old nests giving the false impression that they are reusing a nest.