08/25/2026
β οΈ Yellow jacket season is in full swing!
Imagine coming home and finding this in your closet wallβ¦
These aggressive wasps build their nests from a paper-mΓ’chΓ©-like material by mixing saliva with chewed wood fiber (and sometimes drywall).
Colony size: Nests hidden in structural walls can explode during summer, housing 5,000+ workers by late season.
Common culprit: The German yellow jacket (Vespula germanica) loves enclosed spaces like wall voids, attics, and crawlspaces.
The βbreakthroughβ risk: As the colony grows crowded in late summer, they may chew straight through sheetrock or ceilings and pour into your living space.
If you suspect a nest in your walls β donβt seal the hole and donβt try to handle it yourself. Call a professional right away.
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