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Many species of wasps exist world-wide.
The common wasp (Yellowjacket in the USA) is one of the main pest species globally. Vespula sp |
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The Common Wasp
Image Copyright - Aventis
Environmental Science 1964. Reproduced with kind permission of Aventis Environmental
Science. |
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Class: |
Insecta |
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Order: |
Hymenoptera |
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Family: |
Vespidae |
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All of the winged forms of this
order have 4 transparent membranous wings. Many are social insects and all follow a
complete metamorphosis life - cycle. |
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Follow a complete metamorphosis life -cycle with
distinct egg, larval, pupal and adult stages of development. Perhaps of greatest
note, many species of wasps have social order with "Queen" insects and developed
"Caste" hierarchy of specialised adult forms. Social insects tend to have
highly complex behaviour. |
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As with all social insect pests, control of
individuals is unlikely to be successful. The reproductive castes must be controlled in
order to control the colony. The nest should be located, and treated with residual
sprays, dusts or aerosols where appropriate. Where possible, treatment should be
avoided as wasps are sometimes beneficial. |
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