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Knowing the difference between hornets and wasps, it can potentially save your life.
Hornet and Wasp
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Hornets and Wasps
Bees, wasps and hornets are capable of stinging multiple times if they feel threaten, resulting in allergic reactions. Seek medical attention if blood pressure drops or shortness in breath occurs. Wasp and hornet killer stings can be life-threatening to grasshoppers, caterpillars, and other smaller insects. These solitary wasps can be especially aggressive when defending their nests.
The asian giant hornet, European hornet and bald faced hornet are the three species to take caution. Hornets and wasps in Singapore get equally as aggressive when provoke. These carnivorous insects have a diet that includes sugar from ripe fruits, insects, honeydew and tree sap. Difference between a wasp and hornet sting or bee sting is difficult to tell.
To pinpoint the correct species a crucial step. A few type of treatment methods available to tackle wasps and hornets in Singapore. Getting aย professional pest control servicesย is your best bet to rid of your problem permanently.
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Hornets and Wasps Characteristic
They can create a constant nuisance and chaos on your outdoor events. From identifying to eliminating, learn everything you need to understand about these pest. Be aware of their food sources and effective ways to reduce swelling on affected area. Learn how to identify them correctly, it is easier to tackle any stinging pest problem
The Hornet Lifecycle
They chew on wood to make the hornet nest, turning it into a paper mache kind of material. The type paper nests material that is surprisingly strong, light and waterproof.
They go through a complete lifecycle from an egg, larvae, pupa to an adult hornet. It takes about 5 to 8 days for the egg to hatch into a larvae. The queen feeds the larvae with a protein-rich insect food diet. The larva then spins silk cap over its cell opening and transforms into an adult hornet worker.
The Hornet Anatomy
They have a head, thorax and abdominal part, each serves a purpose. Their head contains their brain, eyes, antennae and mouthparts, which is use to navigate, find prey and to feed.ย The thorax is near the wings and legs are attach to the abdomen. It contains digestive system, reproductive organs and stinger.
The compound eye allow them to see in multiple directions with a wider range. They have strong biting jaws that can tear apart prey, including pollen and sweet substances.
The Hornet Dietary
The adult hornets prefers feeding on nectar, plants rich in sugar and often saps and honey. They also feed on overripe fruits creating a hole in the fruit to indulge in its pulp.
They attack various type of insects, by killing them with a stinger and trap within the jaws. Depending on the size of its victims, the venom can kill large insects. The insects they sting areย honey bees,ย grasshoppers and caterpillars causing them to die within minutes.
The Wasp Lifecycle
They make the wasp nest by chewing on wood and producing a wood pulp material with their saliva.
They go through a complete lifecycle from an egg, larvae, pupa to an adult wasp. The queen builds cells and lays her eggs producing about 200 to 300 eggs a day. And releases pheromones that keep the colony united. The worker wasps take over and rear the young and forage for food for the entire colony.
The Wasp Anatomy
Like any otherย insects, wasps have hardย exoskeletons, with divided into three body segments. Theย headย contains a pair ofย antennae, mouthparts for biting, feeding and navigating. Theย compound eyeย calledย ocelli allow them to view multiple directions. Their head contains a tiny brain, in some areas of the brain expands when facing with difficult tasks.
The legs and wings attached to the thorax give sufficient strength to fly away with a victim paralysed in its grip. Theย abdominalย contains the major organ and in female wasps a deadlyย stingerย for self defence and hunting. Wasps sting are toxic to fish, depending on the size of the fish, if its tiny the venom can gradually kill.
The Wasp Dietary
Adult social wasps feeds on nectar and occasionally forage for food for their young. They stock the young with a supply of an immobilised prey such as one large caterpillar, spider, mostly insects. A small fraction of wasps are omnivorous, feeds on fallen rotting fruit, nectar and occasionally dead insects.
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Signs of Hornets and Wasps Infestation
Unfortunately, hornet and wasps lives in their own nests, and may lead to large infestations. Hornets are prone to sting repeatedly if they feel threat and best to avoid applying home remedies solution methods. Locating and identify the infestation early can make it easier to handle and rid of the stinging insect. Watch out for these signs:
Live Presence
Seeing one or two hornets or wasps does not necessarily indicate an infestation. Potentially just them passing through. But if you see several of these pests in your home it could mean an infestation.
Nest
If you have seen a nestย on your premises, it is possible that you are facing an active infestation. They normally build their nests in areas such as toilets, cabinets, and wooden closet doors. Yellow jackets are well known for building under ground nests, so keep a close lookout for holes nearby.
Damages
The paper wasp and true hornet chew on wood material mix with saliva. They will likely take wood from objects found on your premises. You will notice tiny holes in trees, wooden cabinets, or the exterior home.
Buzzing Noise
Like various other flying insects, hornets or wasps too makes noise as they take flight. You will hear the loud buzzing sound escaping your ears even before seeing them. Do not attempt to use a wasp and hornet spray without proper identification, as it will make matters worse.
These are the types of Hornets and Wasps Commonly Found in Singapore
Types of Hornets and Wasps
Lesser Banded Hornet (Vespa affinis)
They are aggressive and have a powerful sting that can cause a severe allergicย reaction. Their nests look like a bell-shaped that isย made with overlapping paper.
Greater Banded Hornet (Vespa tropica)
They are large and distinctive, with an orange head and black-banded orange abdominal. Like any other wasp, they defend their nest colony if provoked.
Yellow-Vented Hornet (Vespa analis)
They are black and yellow with marking at the end of the abdomen. In Singapore, they are slightly light in colour and considered least defensive species.
Pear-Tailed Potter Wasp (Vespidae)
They have stingers use to kill common insects and when defending their nests. Their thorax are longer stretch to the abdomen part.
Banded Paper Wasps (Polistes sagittarius)
They are territorial and attacks people with their stings causing a lot of pain. Like all venomous animals, they produce a fatalย anaphylacticย reaction for some.
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