On Mar 28, 10:37 pm, "Dave Hill" wrote:
Yesterday I saw the first Queen wasp of the year, normally they don't
appear till the raspberries are in flower.
I know that wasps will feed on a lot of aphids and other pests, but I
react badly to their stings so I try not to let any nest on our
property.
We get enough visiting ones.
David Hill
Abacus Nurseries.

David, how do you ensure they don't nest? I had a very bad experience
in the garden about 5 years ago, where I was stung multiple times and
chased into the house by a horde of them after I poured Jeyes fluid
into their nest in a bank. I was stung through my clothes and I
leaped into the shower, fully clothed and they were in my hair,
everywhere, ugh!!!

How can I ensure that a Queen doesn't nest, how can I recognise the
signs of nest building?

Judith