this begs the same question in my head: can we "pseudo-domesticate" wasps by deterring them from human dwellings and directing them towards preferred locations? do we know what type of surfaces they really like and can we re-create such attractions for nesting queens further away from our homes? or perhaps they're attracted to certain hormones/chemicals/scents? in my mind, it's not so much of "is this possible" but simply more of "we need to learn more about their behaviour and patterns". i still believe we can find methods to "control" insects/vermin we don't like without having to resort to killing them or destroying their nests etc. and the best outcome is a mutually beneficial one where they do what they do for the ecosystem while we enjoy the fruits of their work without getting in their way.
Excellent video!!! I have quite a few nests around my house, I never kill them or remove the nests. Less of other annoying bugs around. Between wasps and spiders, pretty much bug free around my house haha.
Thank you. I love paper wasps, they're the most friendly of the social wasps here in Maine. Just Saturday, our fall cold spell broke and I was on my friend's south facing porch- and they were everywhere (next year's moms?) I tried to get one to land on my finger, but she landed/crashed on my nose instead. I did nothing, and she flew off after a moment. This is my rule:I don't swat at any stinging insect that lands on me without aggression (like, you already swatted it/killed another, or messed with an active nest- might indicate aggression). Each spring I rescue any wasps I find indoors, mostly coaxing young baldfaced 'queens' onto my hand so I can escort them outdoors. Often, they don't want to leave my hand. It's precious, they look me in the eyes. It's regular yellow jackets I have a difficult relationship with, but I know how important they are for controlling plant pests. I wish I knew what species of paper wasp live in my area, they're dark in color, and the maps don't suggest either of the two darker species being common here.
You're welcome, thank you! And that's awesome! Also, and I wish I could show a photo here, but try searching Northern Paper Wasp (Polistes fuscatus) to see if that's your species?
You remember the triangle shaped smoking windows that trucks you to have in front of the regular side window? Have a red wasp come through that B---H and hit you in the neck stinger first at about 75-80mph... I bet you hate em then!
Awesome video man great comedy also.
Thanks, Kevin!
this begs the same question in my head:
can we "pseudo-domesticate" wasps by deterring them from human dwellings and directing them towards preferred locations? do we know what type of surfaces they really like and can we re-create such attractions for nesting queens further away from our homes? or perhaps they're attracted to certain hormones/chemicals/scents?
in my mind, it's not so much of "is this possible" but simply more of "we need to learn more about their behaviour and patterns". i still believe we can find methods to "control" insects/vermin we don't like without having to resort to killing them or destroying their nests etc.
and the best outcome is a mutually beneficial one where they do what they do for the ecosystem while we enjoy the fruits of their work without getting in their way.
Excellent video!!! I have quite a few nests around my house, I never kill them or remove the nests. Less of other annoying bugs around. Between wasps and spiders, pretty much bug free around my house haha.
I'm here for it because you aren't AI! Great stuff man!
Thank you. I love paper wasps, they're the most friendly of the social wasps here in Maine. Just Saturday, our fall cold spell broke and I was on my friend's south facing porch- and they were everywhere (next year's moms?) I tried to get one to land on my finger, but she landed/crashed on my nose instead. I did nothing, and she flew off after a moment. This is my rule:I don't swat at any stinging insect that lands on me without aggression (like, you already swatted it/killed another, or messed with an active nest- might indicate aggression). Each spring I rescue any wasps I find indoors, mostly coaxing young baldfaced 'queens' onto my hand so I can escort them outdoors. Often, they don't want to leave my hand. It's precious, they look me in the eyes. It's regular yellow jackets I have a difficult relationship with, but I know how important they are for controlling plant pests. I wish I knew what species of paper wasp live in my area, they're dark in color, and the maps don't suggest either of the two darker species being common here.
You're welcome, thank you! And that's awesome! Also, and I wish I could show a photo here, but try searching Northern Paper Wasp (Polistes fuscatus) to see if that's your species?
@@randyadventure I think that's it, thanks! I'm mostly a plant guy, but love the Hymenoptera. So much to learn.
You remember the triangle shaped smoking windows that trucks you to have in front of the regular side window? Have a red wasp come through that B---H and hit you in the neck stinger first at about 75-80mph... I bet you hate em then!