What kind of wasps are in the Lowcountry and how can you avoid stings? Here’s what to know about these pesky summer insects.

Wasp nests made from mud have a vase-like shape and are typically stuck in a niche, such as the corner of the ceiling on a covered porch. Buzzing noise: Wasps that are building a nest make a ...

Paper wasps are usually brown with yellowish markings and long legs that hang beneath them as they fly. ... If your problem is a wasp's nest, you're better off catching them early in the year.

So, to trick any potential unwanted houseguests, stuff the black bag into a shape that resembles a wasp nest (shown in the video below) and secure it with some string. Ish showed that he hung his ...

Paper wasps are vespid (stinging) wasps that have long legs. These wasps are reddish-brown to black in color with yellow markings. The most common paper wasps are 5/8 to 3/4 inches in length.

Wasp nests are fiercely guarded by female workers. “The nests are dangerous, especially at this time of year, because larger, older nests have a lot more workers in defensive mode, ready to sting.

Wasps and hornets, on the other hand, can be pretty aggressive about protecting their nests, which can lead to serious multiple-stinging events, called mass envenomation, if many wasps are working ...

Paper wasps: These wasps are often seen building umbrella-shaped nests under eaves, in attics, or in other sheltered areas. They have slender bodies with long legs and are typically brown with ...

Put on long pants, a long-sleeved shirt under a thick jacket, gloves, socks and shoes, and a hat paired with a bandana to cover your face. Advertisement Find the wasp nest.

Before You Begin. A vinegar-based homemade wasp repellent works best for deterring wasps looking for places to nest. Keeping that in mind, it’s best to start your wasp prevention efforts in the ...