Mud Wasps
Megan Pinneo
I know you have seen their unmistakable Mud Nests in passing, they are hard not to take a second look at.
Mud Wasps aka Mud Daubers are a type of Wasp that makes their nests with mud. There are several species, two of which are Organ-pipe Wasps and Potter Wasps.
Organ-Pipe Wasp
Organ-Pipe Wasp Nest
Organ-Pipe Wasps are black in color, and mold their nests to look like a series of tubes similar to the pipes on an organ.
Potter Wasp with its Mud Nest.
Potter Wasps are usually black and yellow in color and other times have white, orange or red markings. The nests of the Potter Wasps resemble miniature pottery as shown in the picture above.
While Mud Daubers are not known to sting and can actually be Beneficial to us in helping reduce the number of Pest Insects and Spiders you do not want to disturb their nests. Instead of taking the task on yourself and knocking down the Mud Nest they have worked hard to create call a Professional in Pest Control, I'm sure they would be happy to assist.
Black Knight Pest Control has your Wasp Nest Removal Services.