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What kind of wasps are in the Lowcountry and how can you avoid stings? Here's what to know about these pesky summer insects.
They build their nests out of mud and then line the inside with grass and moss. Both the male and female take turns to feed their hatchlings, which eat a diet of insects, fruits, and berries.
Whether you're facing one pesky wasp's nest or an infestation, follow this guide to learn how to get rid of wasps at your ...
We've rounded up 11 easy tricks to keep wasps away from your home and yard this season, so you can actually enjoy your time ...
Bees, wasps, and hornets have found unique ways to survive in habitats all around the world. Mud daubers are a type of wasp that has developed a particularly interesting nesting behavior — they ...
The organisers of an initiative aimed at reversing a decline in numbers of house martins are asking members of the public to ...
Spring is in the air — which means nest-making season is upon us! For this month’s Chirp Chat, Lake Effect’s Xcaret Nuñez spoke with Holly Walz, a park naturalist with the Wehr Nature ...
How to remove a barn swallow nest Old, empty nests and the mud placed at the beginning of construction can be removed several ways. Use a pressure washer or hose.
Paper Wasps build their homes outdoors under roof eaves out of woody and plant materials with their saliva. Paper Wasp nests resemble the shape of an upside-down umbrella.
Mud daubers: These solitary wasps build nests out of mud, often on walls or in sheltered areas. They have long, slender bodies and are usually black or metallic blue.
They catch flying insects on the wing and build cup-shaped nests with mud under the eaves of houses and other buildings. The birds often form colonies with several nests in close proximity.