How Do Wasps Make Their Nests?
It depends on the size and the type of nest. Some wasps make nests out of mud, some make them underground, and some make them out of a kind of paper they make by chewing fibrous material. And, a nest only a few inches across can have over a dozen wasps living in it, as well as lots of larvae that the adults are caring for as they continue to build the nest to accommodate more wasps. Contrary to what Rick said, wasps are very easily provoked and aggressive, especially if they sense some kind of danger near the nest. Like bees, they have pheromone receptors and, if any of the wasps gets injured or is in danger, it gives off a scent that the other wasps detect. This then sets them off to attack anything they perceive as a possible threat. If you were to simply knock the nest down with a broom, you can bet that all of the wasps in and near the nest will come after you. And, unlike bees, wasps can sting repeatedly without harming themselves (when a bee stings, it loses its stinger and event
