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Paper Wasp Identification and Control in Utah

Correct identification is an important first step in pest control.

POLISTES SPP.
POLISTES SPP.

Paper wasps are 5/8 to 3/4 of an inch long. They are black with yellowish to white in the face and have no hairs. They have long legs that hang in flight and an abdomen that gradually slopes at the anterior end.

They appear longer and more slender than yellow jackets.

Paper wasps are social insects who’s colony dies off every fall, but fertilized queens will overwinter. Queens start new colonies every spring that will grow throughout the summer months.

Their nests can be found on building eaves, play equipment, benches, any hollow pipe, etc. or in plants and trees. Their nest is open, umbrella shaped with all wasps exposed.

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Why are they significant
Why are they significant

Paper wasp nests pose a serious health risk to humans, but they are not as aggressive as yellow jackets or hornets.

Learn more by reading our blog post: Stinging Insect Guide: Bees, Hornets, & Wasps in Utah.

Name:

Polistes spp.

Diet:

Insects, nectar

Impact:

Health risk

Thorn Pest Services Tips for keeping wasps away

What To Do About Wasps
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  • Monitor for wasp nests from early summer through fall.

  • Purchase and use a bee veil, suit and gloves.

  • Minimize nesting habitat around property.

  • Install tight-fitting screens in windows.

How To Remove Nest
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  • Wear protective bee veil, suit and gloves.

  • Early in the morning, crush the nest and remove it.

  • Clean nest area with soap and water to remove pheromones or else wasps will build another nest in the same place.

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