I recently found and killed a yellow-and-black mud dauber wasp that was very docile because I didn't realize mud daubers are non-aggressive. When left alone, these wasps only use their stingers to ...

Identifying mud daubers isn’t too tricky if you know which features to look for — and especially if you can spot a nest. The most striking feature of this bug might be its straw-thin waist, which ...

Ouch! Have you taken a walk outside and gotten a surprise sting from an unfriendly flying critter? From Yellow Jackets to Mud Daubers, these pesky insects can’t go unnoticed, no matter if you’re ...

The venom from the dauber’s sting acts as a preservative, keeping the prey in proper condition as a food source for the larvae. An egg is laid in each cell, stocked with several prey individuals. When ...

Mud daubers are wasp-like insects that construct nests from mud. They make a variety of nests ranging from elaborate structures (i.e., multiple tubes several inches long or small vase-like nests ...

Before you knock a wasp nest, make sure you’ve thoroughly sprayed it and wait to ensure the stinging insects are dead. Maria Elena Scott Ouch! Have you taken a walk outside and gotten a surprise sting ...