It’s not hard to figure out how mud dauber wasps got their name … they build their tube-shaped nests out of mud. What else should you know about this bug?
- They’re loners. Mud dauber wasps live a solitary life as opposed to other flying pests that build colonies in your home or yard.
- They’re active in summer. During the warmer months, mud daubers can be seen on the ground at the edge of mud puddles after a rainfall.
- They are not very aggressive. Mud daubers would rather flee than sting you, but they are still considered nuisance pests. However, if your property is invaded by spiders, a few mud daubers could help control those icky arachnids very efficiently!
- They could be “gateway” wasps. These New Jersey pests are not typically aggressive. Still, their muddy nests often become habitats for more aggressive stinging insects, so you’ll want to discourage them from building their base camps near your home.
- Their nests can have deadly consequences. In September 1980, a Florida Commuter Airlines flight crashed, killing all 34 passengers and crew. An investigation determined that a malfunctioning air speed indicator was affected by mud dauber nests in the plane’s tubes.
If you see these metallic-black wasps around your property, don’t wait for them to keep moving in. You’ll want to call the leading pest control company in Monmouth and Ocean Counties. With nearly a century of experience, Allison Pest Control is ready to rid your property of annoying and dangerous pests all year round.