| Appearance |
 Brownish
with yellow markings; most species are about 1 inch. |
| Habitat |
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Paper wasps are easily identified by their
nest; a round, upside-down paper cone that hangs from a horizontal surface
in a protected location. Most paper wasp nests are located in exposed areas beneath
soffits, in the corners of windows, under awnings, under porches and beneath
decks. Paper Wwasps will also nest within voids and other protected sites, such as gas grills, electric outlet boxes, hose reels, attics, and crawl spaces. Paper wasps often enter attics through holes in the soffits, attic vent
screens and underneath
shingles.
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| Diet |
| Paper wasps are predators and feed on insects, spiders and caterpillars. |
| Control |
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Paper wasp nests are
usually easily controlled using a wasp treatment product, then knocking
down the nest. Such treatments are best done at night, although
professionals can safely treat them during the day. On buildings where
continuous paper wasp nest building occurs, treatment of the affected
areas with a residual pest control product applied by a professional may be advisable.
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