Keep your eyes peeled for these pesky pests buzzing around your yard.
And who can blame them?
Where Do Red Wasps Live?
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Red wasps live from New York down to Florida and west to Texas and Kansas.
While some wasps are solitary,P.
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These waspslive in colonies, with up to 5,000 insects living in a single nest at one time.
The wasps build their nests by breaking down plant and wood fibers to form a papery substance.
That substance is shaped and, when dry, forms a honeycomb-celled structure the wasps then inhabit.
They also can live in hollow portions of trees or beneath eaves and bridges.
Their nests look similar to other paper wasp nests but may be umbrella-shaped.
Are Red Wasps Dangerous?
It’s best to steer clear of thisstinging pest.
However, when wasps are on the move, stings happen.
Ahigh-pressure stream of watercan help dislodge nests from high spots.
With the exception of hornets and yellow jackets, most wasp species are solitary and not aggressive.
Red wasps also are almost completely reddish-brown, while other wasps may be black or striped with yellow.
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