Unusual insect Nest - Ask Extension
We found a large nest in a tree in our yard. See the attached photo. Appears to be some kind of wasp. Questions: What is the insect that built...
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Unusual insect Nest #809930
Asked September 08, 2022, 10:43 AM EDT
We found a large nest in a tree in our yard. See the attached photo. Appears to be some kind of wasp. Questions: What is the insect that built this? Is this unusual? It was unusual to us. What to do about it?
Story County Iowa
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Good morning Brian,
Thank you for contacting Iowa State University Extension and Outreach's AnswerLine. I believe you have a bald faced hornets nest. Here is more information: https://hortnews.extension.iastate.edu/bald-faced-hornets
Thank you for contacting Iowa State University Extension and Outreach's AnswerLine. I believe you have a bald faced hornets nest. Here is more information: https://hortnews.extension.iastate.edu/bald-faced-hornets
