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Pest of the Month - Wasps

Did you know there are “good” wasps that are beneficial predators?

Yes, paper wasps look very much like the dreaded yellow jackets that descend on your lovely barbeque chicken, ruining your outdoor dining experience. However paper wasps are not meat eaters and build their nests high up in the eaves while yellow jackets are ground dwellers.  Although yellow jackets are also beneficial their nuisance factor can be controlled using lure traps containing a bit of fresh meat.  Check out this short video to get more information. All About Wasps.