Act this week
A wasp nest under the eaves?
Umbrella-shaped paper nests under eaves, deck rails or porch ceilings are usually paper wasps. They defend the nest when it's bumped.
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Most likely
Wasps, hornets and yellowjackets
Act this weekIt won't fix itself. Get it looked at soon.
How to tell
- Open gray paper cells you can see from below.
- Wasps landing on it and flying straight in.
- Nests grow fast through summer.
Do this now
- Keep people and pets away from the area.
- Use a different door if the nest is by an entrance.
- Note how big it is and how high up.
Avoid
- Don't knock it down or spray it from a ladder.
- Don't seal a nest inside a wall void; wasps chew inward.
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Safety first
While you sort it out
- Keep kids and pets away from nests, droppings and bait.
- Don't spray a nest or set off foggers.
- Wear gloves to clean droppings; never sweep them dry.
- Sting with trouble breathing? Call 911 first.
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