Mason, Potter, & Mud Dauber Wasp Identification and Control
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Mason, Potter & Mud Dauber Wasps
Vespidae; Sphecidae
How to Identify a Mason, Potter, or Mud Dauber Wasp
These wasps are 3/8 of and inch to 1+ inches long. They have various colorations: black and yellow; black; black with a bluish tinge.
They also have an elongated segment between the middle and rear body segments.
Where Do They Come From
These wasps create mud nests on sides of structures or under windowsills, eaves, etc.
The nests can appear as clay pots, mud patches or mud tubes or pipes.
What Do They Look Like
These wasps vary in size from 3/8 of an inch to over 1 inch in length.
Their coloring also varies. Some are black and yellow, while others are all black. Some even have a bluish tint to them.
They have an elongated segment between the middle and rear body segments.
Their nests appear as clay pots, mud patches or mud tubes.
Why Are They Significant
Mason, Potter, & Mud Dauber wasp nests pose a slight health risk to humans. They are not aggressive. They may be considered beneficial since they prey on many species of spiders.
Learn more by reading our blog post: Stinging Insect Guide: Bees, Hornets, & Wasps in Utah.
Name:
Vespidae; Sphecidae
Diet:
Insects, spiders, nectar
Impact:
Slight health risk
Tips & Tricks
What To Do About Wasps
- 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.
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How To Remove Nest
- Wear protective bee veil, suit and gloves.
- Early in the morning, remove the nest and place in garbage bag or scrape from side structure.
- Clean nest area with soap and water or else wasps will build another nest in the same place.
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