Tag: Wasp Control
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Everything You Wanted to Know About the New Jersey Paper Wasp
Have you noticed a grayish papery-looking mass on the side of your house? If so, you might have a paper wasp infestation which should be removed by your best Monmouth County pest control company, Allison Pest Control. Paper Wasps Paper wasps, also known as umbrella wasps, range in size from 0.7 to 1 inch long…
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What Bit You, a Bee or a Wasp? How to Tell
You’re out in your yard doing a little gardening or maybe taking a walk in the park or hiking a trail and you get stung. Was it a wasp or a bee that took offense at your being in their territory, or did you intrude into their private space? Either way, inquiring minds want to…
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Yellow Jackets, Paper Wasps and Nesting Behavior
Yellow Jackets are the generic name for all types of yellow and black striped wasps. These include actual yellow jackets and common paper wasps. The main difference between the two in appearance is that a paper wasp has a much slender waist than the stocky waist of the yellow jacket. Nesting wise, yellow jackets nest…
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Weird Science: Wasps Turn Cockroaches Into Zombies
Recently, a lot of stories about a vicious and somewhat frightening species of wasp that has some beneficial pest control traits have been trending on social networks. The Ampulex dementor is a unique type of distinctively red-and-black wasp that was discovered in 2014 in the Greater Mekong River Subregion with 138 other new species of plants, animals…
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Five Interesting Facts about Mud Dauber Wasps
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…
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Is It a Bee or a Wasp?
When something buzzes past your ear, it’s hard to tell if it’s a bee or a wasp. Even if you get a good look, you may not be able to tell the difference. Many bee and wasp species are amazingly similar in size and color. When Monmouth County home or business owners call with complaints…