The Autumn War Understanding the Surge in Wasp Activity and Aggression
The Autumn War Understanding the Surge in Wasp Activity and Aggression
As the daylight fades and cooler weather comes, many people find that our little buzzing buddies have been doing something a bit out of the ordinary lately. Nowadays, they seem to be a little livelier and, oh yeah, somewhat crabby during late autumn. If you've sensed a creeping ignorance (or even hatred for!) these little fellows lately, fret no more. We've done some research to tell you what's up with wasps at this time of year and how to avoid their little surprises.
What’s Up with the Wasps?
If the temperature drops more and winter approaches, wasp activities are naturally curtailed. However, in the weeks before winter months begin, they can seem incredibly lively as their suppliers of food are disappearing fast.
Now, why are the wasps getting feistier like that? When the mercury plummets, flies that have made their living luring garden pests to them for supper do not come out as frequently. Thus, wasps have to venture beyond the nest in quest of alternative meals. That brings them into more contact with humans.
Because wasps start collecting food for the winter as the days shorten. Winter is a time of hunger for them, and they need to store up as much energy as possible. Fruits, honey and other sweet nectars can help them do that.
In the autumn is also a busy season for the propagation of many types of wasp. After mating, the male wasps usually die, leaving females to fend for themselves. This leads the ladies to get a bit more ruthless in their quest for food resources and they can be meaner than usual.
Why Are Wasps More Active in Autumn?
Growing Population: The queen wasps who survive the winter will lay eggs in spring. There is a larger wasp population overall.
Hangry Wasps: As the temperature goes down, wasps burn their internal energy more slowly and this makes them ineffective at breaking down food. This can trigger some hangry wasps, which may account for their grumpiness!
Sweet Tooth: Wasps just can’t resist any sweet smell. In the fall when you’re indulging in activities like apple picking or whipping up pumpkin pies, they couldn’t help but go there and find something delicious to eat as well.
Lights Attract Them: If you’re outside enjoying a night imaginatively truncated by witchcraft, artfully pitched as science, wasps will be beguiled into the light and so bombarded with your porch light blaze.
Tips to Keep Wasps at Bay
If you notice more wasps this autumn, don't despair. There are a few friendly tips to encourage them to go away:
Food belongs out-of-doors? Keep it covered in your yard, with special care given to sweet drinks and things
Watch where you position your chairs and tables outside and try to avoid staying close to trash cans or probable nests.
If you must have lights outdoors in the evening, try turning them off.
Clear away any thick plants close to your house. Wasps love to build their nests in dark, hidden spots
If you find a wasp nest on your own property, it is best to let the professionals take care of it! Nest removal can be dangerous, and so you are better off calling in one who knows how to do this job in safety.
For years, the seasonal increase in the numbers of wasps has fascinated scientists and nature lovers. Whether scientists are getting any nearer to knowing why they do this than we are is yet unclear. Nonetheless, we have made progress in learning what causes their behavior. By being alert to potential attractants and keeping a couple of these points in mind, you can avoid an encounter with these busy little creatures this autumn.
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