Wasp season starts

Posted by Jon on Mar 28, 2011 in Wasps | 0 comments

Another insect that likes Box is the paper wasp and it too has been bought out by the recent warm weather. They overwinter in groups and at times, we saw up to 50 individuals on the Box hedge.

Generally, these wasps do not attack people unless their nest is threatened so as long as they are away from busy areas, they can be safely left to keep the garden free of aphids and other unwelcome insects.

Paper Wasps – Polistes

Posted by Jon on May 26, 2010 in Wasps | 0 comments

The local paper wasps (Polistes) are active at the moment building their nests so they can raise their young. We have a few around with one just over the door in our greenhouse – perfect for protecting our plants from caterpillars and other insects if they don’t attack us on entry! Paper wasps generally only attack when they feel threatened so should be left alone unless their nest is in a place that poses a danger.