If you have never encountered a wasp nest, consider yourself lucky. Many people in our Colorado service area that do encounter one attempt to knock down the nest, only to incur the wrath of the entire colony. Most times this doesn’t end well. Wasps are not usually aggressive, and only attack when they perceive a threat to their nest. Provoked or not, the stings are unpleasant.
It’s not easy crafting a plan of attack against Denver area pests. The majority have an array of subspecies that require unique approaches. Most people think that every bug in a class is the same, but that’s far from true. There are wide variations in terms of color, size, and shape. In addition, there can be distinctions with lifespan, behavioral patterns, habitat, diet, and then some. Spiders are no exception to this.
The first question that most people ask is “Am I dealing with a wasp or a hornet?” The answer isn’t an easy one. The average person can’t tell the difference between wasps and hornets. The classifications are broad and varied, but for the layperson, ultra-aggressive behavior is the clue.
