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"The main thing is to get away from any nest that is disturbed, since wasps like paper wasps, yellowjackets, hornets, etc. will all be the most defensive next to their nests.” ...

Paper Wasp nests resemble the shape of an upside-down umbrella. There are hundreds of hexagonal cells within the nest where the wasps rest and feed their larvae. The nest is a grayish-brown color.

Although it's not dangerous, paper wasps will scrape wood from your house or outbuilding to build their nests. They will also feed on fruit from your garden, which can be a nuisance.

Australian native paper wasps — that form colonies in inverted cone shaped nests, commonly under tree branches and house eaves — are among the wasp species bugging residents.

Wasps (les guêpes) Wasps like to build their nests in sheltered areas with easy access outdoors, like roof spaces, wall cavities, bird boxes, hollow trees, under eaves, garages or sheds.

Wasps are more than just an annoyance—they can be dangerous, especially if they build a nest close to a home. Professional wasp removal costs are relatively affordable at $100 to $1,300, or $375 ...

Paper wasps make their nests out of, well, paper. Species in the subfamily of wasps known as paper wasps chew up bits of wood and bark, mixing it with their saliva, and spit out a rough papery pulp.

Social wasps include paper wasps, hornets, and yellow jackets. All these types of wasp construct their nests from wood fibers which they chew into pulp, mix with their saliva and mold into paper.

Other nests that are far away from people may be less of a problem. Paper wasps have been found to fly more than 1,000 yards to hunt for insects, making them a kind of natural garden pest control.

The nests tend to be built on tree branches, in abandoned cars, building eaves, and frames. Asian giant hornets are known to attack the same paper wasp nest repeatedly.