WASPS

Common Form:
Common Wasp (vespula vulgaris)
German Wasp (vespula germanica)

Importance:
Wasps can inflict a painful sting and multiple stings or stings to sensitive areas such as the head or mouth can be serious. In rare cases even a single sting can cause anaphylactic shock (an extreme reaction to the wasps vemon). Without rapid treatment, this can lead to death.

Control:
The application of insecticidal dust to the nest or nest entrances should ensure successful eradication.