The most common Wasps we have on the California Central Cost are the Paper Wasp, Mudauber, and the Yellow Jacket. Accurate identification is very important as it will help determine the best treatment.
The Paper Wasps and Mudaubers are solitary wasps and are usually less difficult to treat than the Yellow Jacket. While Yellow Jackets are social wasps that will get very agressive if something gets too close or once the nest is disturbed. Accidentally stepping on a groiund nest is one of the more common wasys to come across a nest. Yellow Jackets will swarm and defend the nest, which can be dangerous close to people and pets.
