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How Do Paper Wasps Make Their Nests? Engineering Marvels Of The Wasp World

December 14, 2022 by Ritesh Saxena

Did you know that the paper wasp nest is a marvel of engineering, design, and innovation? Let’s learn all about how paper wasps make their nests and why these nests are so special. Around 700 species of paper wasps exist throughout the world, twenty-two of which are found in North America alone.  A common summer … Read more

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Paper Wasp Vs Mud Dauber: 6 Key Differences

December 14, 2022 by Ritesh Saxena

In this blog, we look at the similarities and differences between paper wasp vs mud dauber. Wasps have existed for 240 million years. Classified under the Hymenoptera order, they are often considered an insect variant between bees and ants, yet they are neither of them.  Many wasp variants have similar appearances that make it difficult … Read more

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Are Paper Wasps Beneficial? Truth Revealed

December 14, 2022 by Ritesh Saxena

Paper wasps attack dead trees and build nests around human houses. Most people are afraid of wasp stings and want these bugs out quickly. But did you know that paper wasps are beneficial insects? Read all about it below. Paper wasps get their name from the paper-like material that they use to construct their umbrella-shaped … Read more

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Life Cycle Of Paper Wasp: How Long Do They Live?

December 14, 2022 by Ritesh Saxena

Paper wasps are a marvel of engineering in terms of the waterproof paper nests they create. Let’s understand the life cycle of paper wasps to know all about how they do it! Wasps are indeed among the most interesting members of the insect world, especially the social ones. If these social insects intrigue you, you’ll … Read more

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What Do Paper Wasps Eat? Do They Eat Wood?

December 14, 2022 by Ritesh Saxena

Did you find a paper wasp near your house and are wondering what they eat? Don’t worry; these aren’t the bugs that will attack your picnic baskets and jams and fruits. Below, we will share with you what they actually like to eat. One of the most distinctive wasp nests you can spot is that … Read more

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How To Get Rid Of Paper Wasps? Helpful Tips

December 14, 2022 by Ritesh Saxena

Have you got an infestation of paper wasps on hand? Worry not; we present below some ideas on how to get rid of paper wasps. Do you have paper wasps from your property? Well, knowing that these wasps are stinging insects and can cause nasty reactions in sensitive individuals, this might seem to be tricky. … Read more

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