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04/09/2006 09:17:16 AM · #1 |
...what kind of bee this is? I have 2 big nests of them at my rental house...don't know how to attack getting rid of them without getting attacked myself!! LOL
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04/09/2006 09:26:16 AM · #2 |
It's not a bee, but a wasp! Not sure what kind though!
After looking on the web, it appears this one has only one pair of wings and wasps have two. But it distinctly has the body characteristics of a wasp. I'm still looking!
Message edited by author 2006-04-09 09:29:51. |
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04/09/2006 09:31:00 AM · #3 |
I agree.... i was looking through the wasp/hornet species... but have not found it yet
What do the nests look like ?
Originally posted by kawesttex:
It's not a bee, but a wasp! Not sure what kind though!
After looking on the web, it appears this one has only one pair of wings and wasps have two. But it distinctly has the body characteristics of a wasp. I'm still looking! |
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04/09/2006 09:32:13 AM · #4 |
Offhand I'd say one of the paper wasps, but I haven't looked it up yet. I'll let you know if and what I find. General tips for wasp removal though, deal with them at night, and if you need light cover a flashlight with red cellophane. They're usually only a danger if the nests are threatened (or in the case of allergies), so if nests are high and unlikely to be disturbed you may be able to let them be?
edit- And if that IS a wasp, it must be a male because there's no sign of an ovipositor/stinger. I noticed too that only one pair of wings was visible, which would make it a diptera, or species of fly, that mimics wasps, but wasn't sure if the second just wasn't clear. Still checking!
Message edited by author 2006-04-09 09:34:26. |
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04/09/2006 09:34:32 AM · #5 |
Originally posted by Di:
I agree.... i was looking through the wasp/hornet species... but have not found it yet
What do the nests look like ?
Originally posted by kawesttex:
It's not a bee, but a wasp! Not sure what kind though!
After looking on the web, it appears this one has only one pair of wings and wasps have two. But it distinctly has the body characteristics of a wasp. I'm still looking! |
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Mud and stringy, grass, twig-like stuff. I have seen solid mud-daub hives but not one like this. Should've taken a pic while i was there. One of them is right over the entrance to the back door. UGH!!! I hate bees/wasps..ect
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04/09/2006 09:52:16 AM · #6 |
Pure speculation on my part, but it does look like a Poliste wasp...Poliste Wasps
Take a look and decide for yourself.
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04/09/2006 09:55:18 AM · #7 |
Well, I didn't have a whole lot of luck of finding the exact coloring. It appears that it is a mud dauber by it's build and nesting habits. Raid's Wasp and Hornet spray works very well, it shoots a long way (keeps you away from them) and they drop immediately if you hit them with the spray. I use to use it to spray my front porch, this would keep them from building new nests.
I don't mind killing wasps. I was stung in the eye when I was a kid, no fun for a few weeks.
Message edited by author 2006-04-09 10:01:52. |
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04/09/2006 10:15:15 AM · #8 |
OK...Thanks to you all. That poliste wasp looks very much like it...I will hit Home Depot and find the "long-shooting" stuff and make sure i wear my running shoes!!! I appreciate you taking the time to look this info up...wasn't coming up with a lot on my own. DPCer's to the rescue!
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04/09/2006 10:21:03 AM · #9 |
You might also want to read this Disposal of Wasp Nests Your best bet is to do this at nightfall... they are not as aggressive, believe me.
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